Forbadges is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in ENCINO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $558.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54K
+23.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$57K
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+13.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forbadges reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Forbadges
Based on IRS filings
Forbadges is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in ENCINO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $558.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,566 | $43,504 | $23,100 |
| Revenue | $73,732 | $72,030 | $60,051 |
| Expenses | $63,670 | $51,626 | $65,751 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $56,750 | $50,000 | $62,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $558 | $449 | $1 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,486 | $1,174 | $1,290 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Lapd Lafd Hospitals Fbo 1st Respond ($56,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LAPD LAFD HOSPITALS FBO 1ST RESPOND Los Angeles, CA | To assist first responders and their families who have been involved in a traumatic situation. | $56,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN N GETZOFF | Sec & Treas | 0.3 | — |
| PAUL C MCDONALD | President | 0.2 | — |
| BRIAN H BLUESTEIN | Vice President | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbadges?
Forbadges is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in ENCINO, CA. It holds $54K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Forbadges?
As of 2025, Forbadges holds $54K in total assets with $74K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $57K in 2025.
Where does Forbadges operate?
Forbadges has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Forbadges award?
In 2025, Forbadges awarded 1 grants totaling $57K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Forbadges required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Forbadges reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Forbadges's EIN?
Forbadges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4759981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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