Forged by Fire is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in COVINGTON, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Forged by Fire
Based on IRS filings
Forged by Fire is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in COVINGTON, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | $162,468 | — |
| Expenses | $162,468 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,194 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
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 2021
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Forged by Fire Services ($10,194).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FORGED BY FIRE SERVICES COVINGTON, LA | TO TRANSFER ALL ASSETS TO SUCCEDING CHARITY | $10,194 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL ERNEWEIN | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BARBARA CROZIER | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| CHARLES TRUAZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forged by Fire?
Forged by Fire is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in COVINGTON, LA. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Forged by Fire operate?
Forged by Fire has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What size grants does Forged by Fire award?
In 2021, Forged by Fire awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forged by Fire's EIN?
Forged by Fire's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3384359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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