Fact Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, dedicated to preventing teen pregnancy and advancing sexual reproductive health outcomes. The organization provides virtual and onsite trainings, curriculum materials, and implementation support for teachers, healthcare providers, and other youth-serving professionals.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$917K
-16.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$511K
-54.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-38.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the health and economic well-being of individuals, communities, and the state of South Carolina by preventing teen pregnancy.
Vision: A world where every young person has the opportunity for a healthy, bright, and self-determined future.
Fact Forward's work focuses on:
- Access to support services
- Comprehensive sexual health education
- Emotional wellbeing
- Strong youth–adult partnerships
- Evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs
- Sexual health services for youth of color
- Support for teen mothers and families
Grantmaking
Fact Forward functions as both a grant recipient and a grantmaker. As a funder, the organization has awarded grants to community-based organizations addressing teen pregnancy prevention.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Fact Forward's work is primarily concentrated in South Carolina, with specific focus on:
- Richland County
- Darlington County
- Orangeburg County
The organization also has funding activity in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $917,417
- Total Revenues: $3,208,834
- Total Expenses: $3,254,816
- Total Giving: $511,166
- Employees: 18
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $1,099,344
- Total Revenues: $3,578,672
- Total Expenses: $3,909,675
- Employees: 22
Organization Status:
- Founded: 1996
- EIN: 57-0897120
- Four-Star Rating (100% score)
- Address: 4704 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203-4258
- Phone: (803) 771-7700
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $917,417 | $1,099,344 | $1,633,237 |
| Revenue | $3,208,834 | $3,578,672 | $4,555,968 |
| Expenses | $3,254,816 | $3,909,675 | $4,707,224 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,121 | $7,681 | $7,984 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fact Forward
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rena Dixon: Chief Executive Officer
- Meredith Talford: Deputy Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DE SANTIS | CEO THRU DEC | 37.5 | $132,850 |
| RENA DIXON | CEO | 37.5 | $103,658 |
| HOPE GARCIA | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| KINN ELLIOTT | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| KATIE REAMS | SECRETARY/TR | 0.5 | — |
| ROY SHELLEY | IMMEDIATE PA | 0.5 | — |
| TERRY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| EDWARD BENDER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAWN BINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| FRANK BRADDOCK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA GELBERD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEBORAH HOPLA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH HUGHES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH KERSHNER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| REZSAUN LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALI MANSARAY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTINE WALLACE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Fact Forward received federal funding from the Office of Population Affairs for a three-year project focused on teen pregnancy prevention initiatives.
HHS Announces $68.5 Million for Teen Pregnancy Prevention ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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