Carolina Forward Foundation
To conduct in depth polling of the citizens of North Carolina and to publish and disseminate educational articles on major public policy issues in North Carolina.
Carolina Forward Foundation at a glance
In short: Carolina Forward Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -80.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -42.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $799,747
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Carolina Forward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Carolina Business Impact Forum ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $129K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Business Impact Forum Winston-Salem, NC | To develop, disseminate and promote ideas and policies to support North Carolina's small business ecosystem. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $799,747 | $659,304 | $490,254 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $630,697 | $525,625 | $847,432 | $129,208 | 3 |
| 2023 | $952,504 | $1,062,967 | $125,938 | $15,602 | 1 |
About Carolina Forward Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Carolina Forward Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Carrboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $800K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carolina Forward Foundation is led by Blair Reeves, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Blair Reeves
Chairman
Executive Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Quick
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Watts
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rob Taber (2023) — Director
- Former: Terri Legrand (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Forward Foundation
How much does Carolina Forward Foundation give each year?
Carolina Forward Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $129K across 3 grants.
How large is Carolina Forward Foundation?
Carolina Forward Foundation reported $800K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $659K.
What is Carolina Forward Foundation?
Carolina Forward Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Carrboro, NC. It holds $800K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Carolina Forward Foundation operate?
Carolina Forward Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina.
What is Carolina Forward Foundation's EIN?
Carolina Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1921377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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