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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$631K
-33.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$129K
+728.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
+176.1% YoY
About Carolina Forward Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Carolina Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CARRBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $631K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $129K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $630,697 | $952,504 |
| Revenue | $525,625 | $1,062,967 |
| Expenses | $847,432 | $125,938 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Imagine North Carolina First ($100,000), Turning Everything Around ($20,208), Indivisible Project ($9,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine North Carolina First Raleigh, NC | non partisan voter registration | $100,000 |
| Indivisible Project Washington, DC | social events/voter/citizen educati | $9,000 |
| Turning Everything Around Greensboro, NC | non partisan voter registration | $20,208 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR REEVES | Chairman | 10 | — |
| NICOLE QUICK | Director | 5 | — |
| RYAN WATTS | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolina Forward Foundation?
Carolina Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CARRBORO, NC. It holds $631K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Carolina Forward Foundation?
As of 2024, Carolina Forward Foundation holds $631K in total assets with $526K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $129K in 2024.
Where does Carolina Forward Foundation operate?
Carolina Forward Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina.
What size grants does Carolina Forward Foundation award?
In 2024, Carolina Forward Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $129K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2023–2024.
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