Facing East Network is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in CARLISLE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 27 grants totaling $164K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6K
-59.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$164K
+186.5% YoY
Grant Count
27
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+91.0% YoY
About Facing East Network
Based on IRS filings
Facing East Network is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in CARLISLE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 27 grants totaling $164K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,220 | $15,528 | $3,091 |
| Revenue | $192,546 | $72,885 | $17,570 |
| Expenses | $201,940 | $62,959 | $15,738 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $163,899 | $57,208 | $13,845 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Clara Forbeck ($34,010), Juan Pozo ($28,249), Benedict Forbeck ($22,649).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALESSANDRA FONTICOBA DOVER, PA | STIPEND | $3,603 |
| ANDREW NEHILLA ENOLA, PA | STIPEND | $1,520 |
| ANTHONY JONES HARRISBURG, PA | STIPEND | $5,802 |
| BENEDICT FORBECK CARLISLE, PA | STIPEND | $22,649 |
| BLAISE ROBINSON DUNCANNON, PA | STIPEND | $711 |
| BRIDGET FORBECK CARLISLE, PA | STIPEND | $12,455 |
| CLARA FORBECK CARLISLE, PA | STIPEND | $34,010 |
| GABRIELLA GABIG CAMP HILL, PA | STIPEND | $1,343 |
| GEMMA FORBECK CARLISLE, PA | STIPEND | $3,163 |
| MARY PATTERSON NEW CUMBERLAND, PA | STIPEND | $101 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN FORBECK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $22,802 |
| LANCE FORBECK | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM FONTICOBA CPA | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA M GABIG | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Facing East Network?
Facing East Network is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in CARLISLE, PA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Facing East Network?
As of 2025, Facing East Network holds $6K in total assets with $193K in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $164K in 2025.
Where does Facing East Network operate?
Facing East Network has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Facing East Network award?
In 2025, Facing East Network awarded 27 grants totaling $164K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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