FALLING FORWARD FUNDS CONTINUED OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION FOR PEOPLE WHEN THEIR INSURANCE BENEFITS RUN OUT. WE CHANGE LIVES BY HELPING PEOPLE RESTORE ABILITY AND REDUCE DISABILITY. WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE TO RECOVER FROM CATASTROPHIC MEDICAL EVENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$811K
+88.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$113K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$38K
About Falling Forward Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Falling Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LAWRENCE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $811K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $810,770 | $430,819 | $330,122 |
| Revenue | $441,843 | $129,530 | $127,860 |
| Expenses | $143,240 | $55,631 | $88,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,767 | — | — |
| 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
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ability Kc ($47,500), Craig Hospital Foundation ($35,000), Shirley Ryan Abilitylab ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITY KC KANSAS CITY, MO | — | $47,500 |
| CRAIG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ENGLEWOOD, CO | — | $35,000 |
| SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB CHICAGO, IL | — | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL PORRITT III | CHAIRMAN | 35 | — |
| DIPIKA AGGARWAL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SARA BAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CATHY CURLESS | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET DONOVAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ATUL PATEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SKEET SPOTSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE TESDAHL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falling Forward Foundation?
Falling Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LAWRENCE, KS. It holds $811K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Falling Forward Foundation?
As of 2024, Falling Forward Foundation holds $811K in total assets with $442K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $113K in 2024.
Where does Falling Forward Foundation operate?
Falling Forward Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri.
What size grants does Falling Forward Foundation award?
In 2024, Falling Forward Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $113K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Falling Forward Foundation's EIN?
Falling Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4332787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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