Forges Foundation
Forges Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Plymouth, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.5M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $144K.
Forges Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,781,038
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,351,167
- +149.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,492,397
- +1036.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,697
- -80.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forges Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Forges Foundation gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 652% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $11K (2020) to $25K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Light New Bedford, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Holland Chauncey Gregg IV Research Fund Co Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IN Rye Brook, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,781,038 | $1,351,167 | $6,697 | — | — | $1,492,397 | $143,702 | $228,890 |
| 2023 | $5,436,568 | $541,721 | $34,434 | $25,000 | 2 | $131,282 | $132,412 | $210,912 |
| 2022 | $4,929,281 | $452,110 | $19,758 | — | — | $71,723 | $53,931 | $170,138 |
| 2021 | $4,496,929 | $1,474,490 | $11,884 | — | — | $264,352 | $568,699 | $176,204 |
| 2020 | $3,034,323 | $89,318 | $18,308 | $11,000 | 2 | — | $80,730 | $196,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forges Foundation reported a distributable amount of $229K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forges Foundation is led by Nathan N. Withington, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nathan N. Withington
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather W. Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Ellis B. Withington
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Withington
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Heather W Ward (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Forges Foundation
How large is Forges Foundation?
Forges Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $229K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Forges Foundation?
Forges Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Plymouth, MA. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Forges Foundation operate?
Forges Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.
What is Forges Foundation's EIN?
Forges Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3572545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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