Family Forward Action
We build the collective power of mothers and caregivers to actualize their agency to fight for racial, gender, economic, and reproductive equity.
Family Forward Action at a glance
In short: Family Forward Action gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,784
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,784
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,784
- Total assets
- $889,746
- +85.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Family Forward Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mother Pac ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Family Forward Action gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Pac Portland, OR | Operating Expense Paid on the Pac's Behalf in-Kind | $28,784 |
Ready to take the next step with Family Forward Action?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $889,746 | $900,523 | $408,892 | $28,784 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $479,720 | $329,802 | $397,094 | $23,872 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $549,155 | $631,100 | $529,896 | $28,477 | 1 | $200 |
| 2021 | $437,426 | $431,236 | $285,198 | $25,937 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $252,033 | $310,659 | $168,230 | $1,000 | Total only | — |
| 2019 | $121,293 | $196,512 | $217,714 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Family Forward Action
Based on IRS filings
Family Forward Action is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $890K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Family Forward Action is led by Weeks Kathryn, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Weeks Kathryn
President
Director Then Treasurer → Director Then President, 2022
Director Then President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lehman Samantha
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickers Candice
Executuve Director
Executive Director → Executuve Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $31K (2024)
Chin Elleanor
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaonkar Rujuta
Director
Director & Then President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donohue Amy
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morehead Zena
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paluso Andrea
Treasurer
Executive Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Gonzales Katrina
Treasurer
Co-Deputy Director → Interim Co-Executive Director, 2023
Interim Co-Executive Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Veronneau Courtney
Deputy Director of Movement Building
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Newhall Kate
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Bernstein Sharon (2020–2023) — Interim Co-Executive Director
- Former: Reddy Raahi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jesequel Rae (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tran Thuy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gates Alice (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ryan Sara (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stiefvater Anna (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Valderrama Ana (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Schuberth Jennifer (2020) — Director
- Former: Ana del Rocio Valderrama (2019) — Director
- Former: Andrea Paluso (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Anna Stiefvater (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Elleanor Chin (2019) — President
- Former: Jennifer Schuberth (2019) — Director
- Former: Rujuta Gaonkar (2019) — Director
- Former: Sara Ryan (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Sharon Bernstein (2019) — Deputy Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Vickers Candice (Executuve Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Family Forward Action
How much does Family Forward Action give each year?
Family Forward Action gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is Family Forward Action?
Family Forward Action reported $890K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $901K.
What is Family Forward Action?
Family Forward Action is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. It holds $890K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Family Forward Action operate?
Family Forward Action has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Family Forward Action's EIN?
Family Forward Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0697682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Family Forward Action funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Family Forward Action's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Oregon
The Oregon Community Foundation
Portland, OR
The Oregon Community Foundation funds Oregon nonprofits and community-serving projects across education, health, arts and culture, housing, economic and community vitality, and the environment. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to nearly $8 million; applications are accepted through specific grant programs and cycles, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
2,149
Total Given
$171.4M
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
Wilsonville, OR
The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation supports Oregon nonprofits working in education, community, arts and creativity, health, and well-being, often through unrestricted operating grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; it also has a Washington Fund for organizations serving Washington and/or Oregon. Its primary grant programs open in January and June; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$374.9M
Grants
663
Total Given
$20.5M
The Roundhouse Foundation
Sisters, OR
The Roundhouse Foundation supports innovative arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education projects that benefit rural Oregon and Tribal communities. Its typical grant is around $10,000 overall; Open Call awards are usually about $2,501–$30,000, and Small Grants range from $500–$2,500.
Assets
$344.5M
Grants
621
Total Given
$15.6M
OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation
Portland, OR
The foundation supports nonprofits serving children, working-poor people, people with disabilities, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness, and also awards school scholarships. It primarily funds Oregon, with grants and scholarships also serving Southwest Washington; in 2024, grants ranged from $5,500 to $3,487,608, with a median of $21,500. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$637.5M
Grants
531
Total Given
$23.3M
Meyer Memorial Trust
Portland, OR
Meyer Memorial Trust funds community-led work advancing racial, social, and economic justice, including efforts in education, climate, community economies, and support for Black, Native, immigrant, and refugee communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, and 93% of grant dollars went to Oregon recipients. It offers open and invited opportunities, but says it will not open a general application call in 2026; check its website for current opportunities.
Assets
$901.2M
Grants
388
Total Given
$45.2M
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon
Portland, OR
MESO supports under-resourced entrepreneurs through business development, education, and access to capital, including support for childcare businesses and providers. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $2.55 million, with a median of $72,560; reported grants went to Oregon recipients, while its services also reach the Portland metro area, Beaverton, and southwest Washington. The profile does not state whether MESO accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$17.4M
Grants
38
Total Given
$12.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Oregon
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Family Forward Action's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Family Forward Action down — hundreds of funders to go?