Facing East Network
Facing East Network is a private foundation based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing describes apprentice stipends for students in business, contracting, insurance, marketing, and IT programs, as well as grants issued on behalf of students.
Facing East Network at a glance
In short: Facing East Network gave $164K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,899
- +186.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,070
- +91.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,375
- Total assets
- $6,220
- -59.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Facing East Network
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. For its internship application process, the 2024 filing describes an online application and a $50 application fee, followed by an interview with Facing East Network and a second interview with a business partner. After a match is made and interviews are complete, the filing says a contract offer is made with compensation, educational or training benchmarks, and a start date. Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors, or have a high school diploma or equivalent; they must be willing to complete any employer-required pre-apprenticeship training or background checks and continue studying the Catholic faith.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing stated that applications could be submitted throughout the year, with no deadline at that time.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing stated that applications could be submitted throughout the year, with no deadline at that time.
- Contact
Application contact: Dawn Forbeck
Mailing address: 4 Ashton Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (214) 205-2248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Facing East Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ($8K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 24 grants to individuals ($149,117), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Facing East Network gives
- Giving grew 13778% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $164K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 24 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $149,117 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | GRANT | $7,627 |
| St Lawrence Harrisburg, PA | GRANT | $6,895 |
| University of the People Pasadena, CA | GRANT | $260 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,220 | $192,546 | $201,940 | $163,899 | 27 | $163,899 |
| 2024 | $15,528 | $72,885 | $62,959 | $57,208 | 18 | $57,208 |
| 2023 | $3,091 | $17,570 | $15,738 | $13,748 | 7 | $13,845 |
| 2022 | $1,259 | — | $2,111 | $1,181 | 2 | $1,181 |
| 2021 | $367 | — | $784 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $163,899. Grant amounts ranged from $101 to $34,010, with a median of $2,375. The largest listed grants went to individual recipients as stipends. Among the named organizational recipients were Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, which received $7,627, and St Lawrence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which received $6,895; both awards were listed as grants.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes 24 apprentice stipends and three apprentice grants issued on behalf of students. Its stated application process is for internships through Facing East Network, rather than for outside organizations seeking grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dawn Forbeck as executive director, Lance Forbeck as president, William Fonticoba CPA as treasurer, and Patricia M Gabig as secretary.
Facing East Network is led by Dawn Forbeck, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Forbeck
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$23K (2025)
Lance Forbeck
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Gabig
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Fonticoba CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Lane (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Dawn Forbeck (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Facing East Network
How much does Facing East Network give each year?
Facing East Network gave $164K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 18 grants.
What is Facing East Network's typical grant size?
Facing East Network's median grant in 2025 was $2,375, and its average grant was $6,070, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Facing East Network give grants?
Facing East Network gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Facing East Network give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Facing East Network's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Stipend" (24 grants) and "Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Facing East Network's largest grantees?
Facing East Network's largest 2025 grantees include Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ($7,627), St Lawrence ($6,895) and University of the People ($260), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 24 grants to individuals ($149,117), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Facing East Network?
Facing East Network reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $193K.
How do I apply for a grant from Facing East Network?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Facing East Network's EIN?
Facing East Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1278675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Facing East Network accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Facing East Network funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/facing-east-network-morg_7b5d643b9631494b9101399665cb9dd5
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