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Firstgen Forward

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 99-3297663 Website

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.

Key facts about Firstgen Forward

In short: Firstgen Forward gave $50K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
99-3297663
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
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)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

Annual Giving

$50K

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$10K

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

AtlantaBronxLos Altos HillsTalladegaTucson

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K5 grants2025

In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Community College Foundation: $10KEugenio Maria De HostosCommunity College Foundation$10KAtlanta Metropolitan State College: $10KAtlanta Metropolitan StateCollege$10KFoothill-De Anza Community Colleges Foundation: $10KFoothill-De Anza CommunityColleges Foundation$10KTalladega College: $10KTalladega College$10KThe University of Arizona: $10KThe University of Arizona$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Eugenio Maria De Hostos Community College Foundation ($10K). Together the top 5 received $50K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Community College Foundation Bronx, NYTIAA Innovation Award$10,000
Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, GATIAA Innovation Award$10,000
Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges Foundation Los Altos Hills, CATIAA Innovation Award$10,000
Talladega College Talladega, ALTIAA Innovation Award$10,000
The University of Arizona Tucson, AZTIAA Innovation Award$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$6,297,784
Revenue$7,696,035
Expenses$6,378,009

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)

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

Maurice Jones — CEO, (Until 6/30/2025): $388KMaurice JonesCEO, (Until 6/30/2025)$388KSamuel Goessling — Senior VP, Growth & SP: $339KSamuel GoesslingSenior VP, Growth & SP$339KSarah Whitley — Executive Vice President: $175KSarah WhitleyExecutive Vice President$175KMegan Stone — Assistant VP, Growth & Ops: $145KMegan StoneAssistant VP, Growth & Ops$145KStephanie Bannister — President, (From 11/1/2025): $133KStephanie BannisterPresident, (From 11/1/2025)$133KDeana Waintraub Stafford — VP, Field Dev & Engagement: $114KDeana Waintraub StaffordVP, Field Dev & Engagement$114K

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 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Community College Foundation ($10,000), Atlanta Metropolitan State College ($10,000) and Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. 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.

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