Faith Forward
Faith Forward is an interfaith network of people who advocate for policy positions that reflect our belief that each individual has equal worth in the eyes of the creator and therefore should have equal dignity under the law. We seek to educate, inspire, and organize people of faith to engage their government on behalf of the marginalized while we raise a prophetic voice and support candidates who reflect our values.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27K
Annual Giving
$183K
Grant Count
12
Avg Grant Size
$15K
About Faith Forward
Based on IRS filings
Faith Forward is a nonprofit organization, based in CHEVY CHASE, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $183K.
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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 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,958 | $45,758 | $31,330 |
| Revenue | $264,118 | $75,754 | $278,998 |
| Expenses | $262,922 | $61,326 | $247,668 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nueva Esperanza ($50,000), Repairers of the Breach ($20,000), AA Interdenominational Ministries ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Road Philadelphia, PA | to assist in GOTV efforts | $10,000 |
| Forward Together Milwaukee, WI | to assist in GOTV efforts | $10,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance Durham, NC | to assist in GOTV efforts | $10,000 |
| Repairers of the Breach Goldsboro, NC | to assist in GOTV efforts | $20,000 |
| AA Interdenominational Ministries Philadelphia, PA | to assist in GOTV efforts | $15,000 |
| Common Good Strategies Niskayuna, NY | to assist in GOTV efforts | $15,000 |
| Nueva Esperanza Philadelphia, PA | to assist in GOTV efforts | $50,000 |
| MI Organizing Project Oshtemo, MI | to assist in GOTV efforts | $10,000 |
| Little Rock AME Zion Church Charlotte, NC | to assist in GOTV efforts | $10,000 |
| POWER Interfaith Philadelphia, PA | to assist in GOTV efforts | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Grandberg-Michaelson | trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Rachel Kobrin | trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Jill Wildenberg | secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Steven Newcom | treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Eli Valentin | board chair emeritus | 0.5 | — |
| Robert Taber | trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Max Finberg | chair | 0.5 | — |
| Derrick Hawkins | trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Fred Davie | trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Kevin Vanhook | trustee | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Faith Forward?
As of 2024, Faith Forward holds $27K in total assets with $264K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $183K in 2024.
Where does Faith Forward operate?
Faith Forward has awarded grants in Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Faith Forward award?
In 2024, Faith Forward awarded 12 grants totaling $183K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Faith Forward's EIN?
Faith Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1602627. 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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