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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+1010.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$395K
+1010.1% YoY
About Center Forward
Based on IRS filings
Center Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in MC LEAN, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $328K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,921,873 | $5,514,799 | $4,614,144 |
| Revenue | $7,261,803 | $12,964,445 | $14,146,007 |
| Expenses | $6,947,275 | $12,301,854 | $12,974,128 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $327,930 | $143,602 | $135,316 |
| 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
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Consumers for Quality Care ($550,500), Center Forward Committee ($331,000), Center Forward Initiative Inc ($302,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONSUMERS FOR QUALITY CARE CATHARPIN, VA | ADVOCACY | $550,500 |
| CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEE MC LEAN, VA | POLITICAL | $331,000 |
| CENTER FORWARD INITIATIVE INC MC LEAN, VA | POLITICAL | $302,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORI KRAMER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 39.5 | $745,100 |
| RILEY KILBURG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 39.5 | $253,090 |
| ROBERT BUD CRAMER | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEFFERIES MURRAY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| VICKIE WALLING | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN TANNER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Forward?
Center Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in MC LEAN, VA. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center Forward?
As of 2024, Center Forward holds $5.9M in total assets with $7.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Center Forward operate?
Center Forward has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What size grants does Center Forward award?
In 2024, Center Forward awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $395K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center Forward's EIN?
Center Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2429741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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