The primary goals of the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation are:
- To encourage young people to consider careers in small business and entrepreneurship and to help further the education of these students.
- To recognize teachers and other mentors for their efforts in helping students experience the benefits of entrepreneurship.
- To share the varied entrepreneurship experiences of national NFIB members and entrepreneurs with students in the classroom.
- To partner with like-minded organizations to enhance entrepreneurial education activities and opportunities for youth.