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The MFA Foundation advances public understanding of the alternative asset management industry by expanding pathways into financial services policy and advancing research.

Our Mission

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Foster future policymakers

MFA Foundation will provide internship placement in Washington, DC to offer individuals practical experience in financial services policy and expand the talent pipeline among policymakers.

To foster future policymakers, MFA is working with the following partner:

NSLA

MFA and NSLA provide summer learning opportunities for students interested in financial services to help bridge the educational gap.

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Engage academic community

MFA Foundation will focus on long-term, academic research that deepens knowledge of the industry and fosters meaningful academic partnerships (beyond one-off issues/policy papers).

To engage the academic community, MFA is working with the following partner:

University of North Carolina Institute for Private Capital (IPC)

MFA and IPC will advance the understanding of private capital markets by working with academics and industry experts to produce research and develop data resources.

Support the MFA Foundation

MFA Foundation is fiscally sponsored by Global Impact, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization.

Global Impact is able to accept contributions from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) on behalf of MFA. Please consult your DAF Advisor or reach out to MFAFoundation@MFAalts.org for more information.

Donation Types

Donate securely online using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or via direct bank transfer. All contributions are processed through our fiscal sponsor, Global Impact, and support the MFA Foundation’s programs. Payments can be made directly via Qgiv.

Support the MFA Foundation through your donor-advised fund by recommending a grant to the MFA Foundation via our fiscal sponsor, Global Impact. Provide your DAF sponsor with:

  • Organization Name: Global Impact
  • Tax ID (EIN): 52-1273585
  • Purpose of Funds: MFA Foundation

Grants from DAFs are processed securely, and receipts are issued for tax purposes.

Companies can support the MFA Foundation through corporate donations, sponsorships, or matching gift programs. To get started, please email MFAFoundation@MFAalts.org for instructions and coordination. Contributions can also be made via check to our fiscal sponsor, Global Impact (please reference “MFA Foundation” in the memo).

Questions about the MFA Foundation?

Please direct MFA Foundation inquiries to MFAFoundation@MFAalts.org.

MFA Foundation Partners

The following partners together support and uphold the MFA Foundation’s Pillars.

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