
About Us
Empowering youth through financial literacy since 2019
Our Story
Founder Lorne Jenkins learned the importance of financial literacy early in life, thanks to a simple household game his mother created. Nicknamed "Mini Money Managers" by his father, this activity gave Lorne a chance to learn about budgeting, saving, and spending management in relation to real-world situations.
Fast-forward two decades later, and these childhood experiences have evolved into what is now Mini Money. Today, we empower parents and educators to leverage microlearning, technology, and gamification to create better financial futures for the students they care about, as well as themselves.
Our courses also ground students in everyday contexts (like earning income from a job or paying off a loan). The relevance and importance of these themes is what makes them stick. These lessons also help students develop an understanding of what money means to them personally, which in turn reduces the avoidance and anxiety that leads to overspending and debt.

Our Impact
Real results from our financial literacy programs





students served across Colorado and beyond
Average workshop rating from students and educators
Years of building financial confidence in youth
Trusted Partners
Working together to expand financial literacy across communities
Denver Public Schools
University of Denver
Denver Housing Authority
NC State University
Minds Matter Colorado
GlobalMindED
Boulder Valley School District
Red Rocks Community College
Our Board
Guided by expertise across finance, education, and community development
Bankers & Financial Experts
UMB Bank, Canvas Credit Union
Educators & Administrators
From schools across Colorado
Community Connectors
Building bridges to financial literacy
Our Values
What drives us to make financial literacy accessible to all
We don't just teach money management. We show how it can improve lives.
We make financial literacy accessible, interesting, and effective.
We further social justice: A shift in wealth is a shift in power.
Meet Our Team
The passionate educators behind Mini Money

Lorne Jenkins
Co-Founder and CEO
Ellen Ross
Co-Founder and Chairman


Mini Money in Action







Join Our Mission
Help us empower the next generation with financial literacy skills.