BYCIG - Brooklyn Youth Charitable Investment Group

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High schoolers learning finance through real-world investing and charitable giving.

Our Mission

The BYCIG is a modern educational organization that aims to teach both soft and technical financial skills to high schoolers of all backgrounds.

What is BYCIG?

BYCIG operates on a unique educational nonprofit model where experience is the product. Unlike traditional financial literacy programs that rely on simulations, BYCIG provides hands-on investment experience with real capital, creating genuine stakes and authentic learning outcomes.

Real Capital Experience

Members invest actual funds in live markets, not simulations. This creates genuine financial stakes and authentic learning through real consequences.

Meritocratic Structure

Investment committee selection based purely on skill and performance, fostering competitive excellence and accountability among members.

Charitable Mission

Biannual charitable donations from investment returns, combining financial education with social impact and philanthropic values.

The BYCIG Experience

Effective Learning

Engaging online coursework and real-world financial experience prepare students for leadership roles in finance and business.

Create Value

Members manage real investment portfolios, submitting equity proposals and making decisions that impact actual charitable outcomes.

Make a Difference

Every investment decision supports student-led charitable initiatives, teaching both financial acumen and social responsibility.

OUR IMPACT

Measurable Results, Real Growth

350+

active members

140+

equity proposals submitted this quarter

$130,000+

raised for student-led investing

86%

of members report significantly improved financial skills

100%

report improved financial literacy and writing

82%

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