Mission
The MDRT Foundation gives to charitable organizations worldwide, demonstrating the generosity, service and impact of MDRT members.
Vision
To empower MDRT members to make a difference in their communities around the world.
Values
To engage all members through global reach and local impact, the MDRT Foundation must...
- Lead with love, hope and the joy of giving
- Embrace and uphold inclusivity
- Foster connection, empowerment and service
- Steward all gifts with care, diligence and wisdom
About Us
As the charitable arm of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) www.mdrt.org, the MDRT Foundation represents the charitable interests of this elite, global membership of financial advisors. The Foundation is committed to supporting charities and issues that MDRT members care about. To that end, all funding awarded to charitable organizations by the MDRT Foundation has a connection to a member of MDRT. Reflecting the diverse interests of MDRT members, the Foundation funds a wide range of charities and social service programs, including programs directed at children in need, education, job training, food insecurity, health and wellness, mental health, and poverty alleviation.
History
In 1956, MDRT President, Arthur F. Priebe, CLU, directed a corporate gift made in his honorto support support philanthropic effort in hiscommunity. This led to the creation of the MDRT Foundation in 1959, established as a not-for-profit charitable organization based in Illinois, United States. During the next 10 years, MDRT members pooled their resourcesand developed an infrastructureto strengthen this new founded charitable organization. Thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate donors, the talents of an extensive volunteer network, and the support of MDRT, today the MDRT Foundation offers a robust grants program to support the charitable efforts of MDRT members worldwide.
Pretty Horses Rescue
Pretty Horses Rescue received a USD 5,000 grant through the endorsement of MDRT member Eric Gabriel Diaz. This grant will support their ‘Tomando Las Riendas’/ ‘Taking the Reins’ youth empowerment program located in Baja California Sur, México, that provides at risk girls a safe environment to grow valuable skills sets through equestrian experiences and therapy.
In 2024
the Foundation awarded 406 grants totaling USD 1,939,468 to 40 countries.
- North America: 60%
- Asia: 19%
- Africa: 8%
- Central/South America: 6%
- Europe: 5%
- Australia: 2%
Area of Focus
As the charitable arm of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the premier association of financial services professionals, the MDRT Foundation reflects the caring and sharing spirit of its global membership.
- Human services 20%
- Health & Wellness 17%
- Education & Training 19%
- Animals & Environment 3%
- Children’s causes 15%
- Arts 1%
- Food Insecurity 3%
- Mental Health 4%
- Disaster relief 9%
- Persons with Disabilities 9%
