About
The STA Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that serves as the educational arm of the Security Traders Association (STA). The STA Foundation, formed in 1990, strives to be an unbiased educational resource not only for STA members but for all securities industry professionals. Additionally, the STA Foundation provides financial support to programs and committees that address the career development needs of individuals within the securities industry.
Mission & Guiding Principles
To educate and inform all market participants including trading professionals, regulators, legislators and the investing public on matters relevant to the securities industry. To provide financial support for initiatives that seek to address the career development needs of individuals within the securities industry. The Guiding Principles are to:
- Support organized networking and educational events
- Support initiatives tailored to audiences with unique career development needs
- Leverage the established network, resources and values of STA to foster and advance these events and initiatives
Dictum Meum Pactum Award
Throughout the years, the STA Foundation has recognized individuals within the financial services industry with its distinguished awards, particularly the Dictum Meum Pactum Award. Celebrating an individual who embodies stewardship and service to the industry and the larger community, the award is rooted in STA’s founding principle: dictum meum pactum, “my word is my bond.”
Read more on our 2024 Dictum Meum Pactum Award recipient, Chris Halverson, Director, Institutional Sales at CAPIS.
Past Recipients:
2024 – Chris Halverson
2023 – Bryan Harkins
2022 – Larry Tabb
2021 – Tim Mahoney
2020 – Tom Gira (Posthumously)
How Are STA Foundation Funds Used?
Grants from the STA Foundation assist in the funding of the following:
Monthly Newsletters
STA newsletters combine original content with a synopsis of STA’s activities including Open Calls, Event Notices and STA Women in Finance newsletters. Original content via STA’s Taking Stock and articles shine a unique perspective on important market structure issues.
Open Calls
STA Open Calls educate and inform participants on industry issues and career development. Open Calls are held on a regular basis and are available to the general public, which include STA members, regulators, legislators and press. Past Open Calls can be found here.
Trading Views Podcast
Geared toward STA members and financial services professionals, STA’s Trading Views podcast features conversations with industry leaders, discussions on critical market structure issues, as well as professional development tips to assist with job and career.
Women in Finance Committee
STA Women in Finance (STA WIF) addresses the mentoring, networking, education and coaching needs of women. STA WIF supports and co-markets with affiliates and other industry organizations to create a stronger presence of women in finance. Along with a monthly newsletter, STA WIF hosts annual educational and networking events.
Student in Finance Membership
Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible for STA’s Student in Finance (STA SIF) Membership. STA SIF membership is free and ideal for students who want to stay informed on current events within financial services and to connect with securities industry professionals. STA SIF members receive STA newsletters and other relevant communications, along with notices on upcoming events.
Job Re-Entry
STA’s STAR, or job re-entry initiative, assists in the career development needs of professionals who have been displaced and are seeking re-entry into the financial services industry. STAR publishes, and via its partnership program makes available, information that is useful during transition. STAR participants are eligible for complimentary STA and affiliate conference registration packages.
Individual & Corporate Donations
Donations to the STA Foundation are tax deductible. To ensure that the STA Foundation can continue its mission of educating and informing all market participants on matters related to the securities industry, consider making a donation.
Financials
Financial Statement
IRS Form 990
STA Foundation Tax ID #13-3579156