Founded in 1967, the NACE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable, not-for-profit organization created to foster leading-edge research and educational resources that facilitate the employment of the college educated.

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of members of the National Association of Colleges and Employer's Executive Committee. The Trustees includes college career services and HR/staffing practitioners and the NACE Executive Director. The Trustees are responsible for identifying research and educational priorities and making all funding decisions.

The Foundation is supported by tax-deductible contributions from individuals and organizations.