Forever 18 Inc
Forever 18 Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Urbana, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $7.
Forever 18 Inc at a glance
In short: Forever 18 Inc gave $6K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $654.111), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,887
- -13.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $654
- -32.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $6,099
- -78.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Forever 18 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Findlay ($1K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Forever 18 Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $7K (2022). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| University of Findlay Findlay, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $750 |
| University of Cincinnat Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $500 |
| Walmart Urbana, OH | Scholarship | $387 |
| Malone University Canton, OH | Scholarship | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,099 | $19,239 | $16,497 | $5,887 | 9 | $15,895 | $7 |
| 2022 | $28,408 | $10,346 | $13,007 | $6,800 | 7 | $11,183 | $67 |
| 2021 | $31,069 | $12,207 | $13,227 | $6,700 | 8 | $11,002 | $48 |
| 2020 | $32,089 | $6,673 | $6,417 | $6,000 | 6 | — | $86 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forever 18 Inc is led by Stuart J. Hess, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Stuart J. Hess
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl L. Hess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Forever 18 Inc
How much does Forever 18 Inc give each year?
Forever 18 Inc gave $6K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7K across 7 grants.
What is Forever 18 Inc's typical grant size?
Forever 18 Inc's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $654, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Forever 18 Inc give grants?
Forever 18 Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Forever 18 Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Forever 18 Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
Who are Forever 18 Inc's largest grantees?
Forever 18 Inc's largest 2023 grantees include University of Findlay ($1,000), Ohio State University ($750) and University of Cincinnat ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Forever 18 Inc?
Forever 18 Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is Forever 18 Inc?
Forever 18 Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Urbana, OH. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Forever 18 Inc's EIN?
Forever 18 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3811171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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