Firstgen Forward
Firstgen Forward is the premier source for student success through a first-generation lens, equipping the higher education community with evidence-based approaches, data-informed strategies, professional development, and research.
Firstgen Forward at a glance
In short: Firstgen Forward gave $50K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,297,784
- Primary geography
- New York (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Firstgen Forward funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges Foundation ($10K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges Foundation Los Altos Hills, CA | TIAA Innovation Award | $10,000 |
| Talladega College Talladega, AL | TIAA Innovation Award | $10,000 |
| The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | TIAA Innovation Award | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,297,784 | $7,696,035 | $6,378,009 | $50,000 | 5 |
About Firstgen Forward
Based on IRS filings
Firstgen Forward is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $50K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Firstgen Forward is led by Maurice Jones, CEO on the 2025 filing; 6 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maurice Jones
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$388K (2025)
Stephanie Bannister
President
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Deana Waintraub Stafford
Vice President, Field Development & Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Megan Stone
Assistant Vice President, Growth & Ops
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Samuel Goessling
Senior Vice President & Growth
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$339K (2025)
Sarah Whitley
Executive Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$175K (2025)
Danita Brown Young
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Suder
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Suder
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanine Ward-Roof
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kruger
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $388K, to Maurice Jones (CEO, (Until 6/30/2025)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Firstgen Forward
How much does Firstgen Forward give each year?
Firstgen Forward gave $50K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Firstgen Forward's typical grant size?
Firstgen Forward's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Firstgen Forward give grants?
Firstgen Forward's top state is New York, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (20%) and California (20%).
Does Firstgen Forward give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Firstgen Forward's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "TIAA Innovation Award" (5 grants).
Who are Firstgen Forward's largest grantees?
Firstgen Forward's largest 2025 grantees include Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges Foundation ($10,000), Talladega College ($10,000) and The University of Arizona ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Firstgen Forward?
Firstgen Forward reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.
What is Firstgen Forward's EIN?
Firstgen Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3297663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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