Forney Family Foundation Inc
Forney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Unionville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations totaling $98,497, including support for libraries, cultural organizations, education, health care, and human services.
Forney Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Forney Family Foundation Inc gave $98K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Delaware. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,497
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,985
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,023,545
- +751.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Forney Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 549, Unionville, PA 19375
Phone: (303) 653-3475
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forney Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hagley Foundation ($19K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
346 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 343 grants of 346 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Delaware recipients received 40% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania recipients 36%, Virginia recipients 13%, Florida recipients 6%, and Connecticut recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Forney Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 900% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2024) to $509K (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hagley Foundation Wilmington, DE | General operating expenses | $18,155 |
| Faith Lutheran Church Arlington, VA | General operating expenses | $12,561 |
| Kennett Library Kennett Square, PA | General operating support | $10,500 |
| Hagley Museum and Library Wilmington, DE | General operating expenses | $9,953 |
| Penn Museum Philadelphia, PA | General operating expenses | $6,410 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Wilmington, DE | General operating support | $5,820 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher Kennett Square, PA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Alegria Montessori School St Petersburg, FL | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA | General operating support | $4,052 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Wilmington, DE | General operating expenses | $3,846 |
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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 | $1,023,545 | $1,005,739 | $99,949 | $98,497 | 33 | $99,949 | — | $11,110 |
| 2023 | $120,256 | $155,476 | $236,778 | $236,036 | 51 | $253,549 | $70,245 | $13,330 |
| 2022 | $201,558 | $188,011 | $194,954 | $193,759 | 77 | $194,275 | $14,707 | $4,221 |
| 2021 | $208,501 | $58,726 | $163,161 | $162,086 | 92 | $162,086 | $35,294 | $15,862 |
| 2020 | $312,936 | $58,156 | $392,325 | $509,101 | 93 | — | $97,228 | $29,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forney Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in several areas. Kennett Library describes its mission as serving people of all ages, incomes, and needs through a regional public library. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation says it works to preserve and promote the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley. Camp Dreamcatcher says it provides free, year-round care to youth affected by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges. Brandywine Red Clay Alliance describes work to restore, conserve, and support enjoyment of the natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay watersheds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $98,497. Grants ranged from $100 to $18,155, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $18,155 to Hagley Foundation for general operating expenses, $12,561 to Faith Lutheran Church for general operating expenses, and $10,500 to Kennett Library for general operating support. Other notable grants included $9,953 to Hagley Museum and Library, $6,410 to Penn Museum, $5,820 to Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, and $5,000 each to Camp Dreamcatcher and Alegria Montessori School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara D Forney as president, Gerald Glenn Forney as secretary, and Elizabeth M Huxster as treasurer.
Forney Family Foundation Inc is led by Barbara D Forney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara D Forney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Glenn Forney
Secretary
Treasurer Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M Huxster
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn G Forney (2020–2023) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Forney Family Foundation Inc
How much does Forney Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Forney Family Foundation Inc gave $98K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $236K across 51 grants.
What is Forney Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Forney Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,985, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Forney Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Forney Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Forney Family Foundation Inc's top state is Delaware, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (36%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kennett Square, PA (7 grants), Wilmington, DE (6 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and West Chester, PA (2 grants).
Does Forney Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Forney Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Forney Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Forney Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hagley Foundation ($18,655 across 2 grants), Faith Lutheran Church ($12,561) and Kennett Library ($10,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forney Family Foundation Inc?
Forney Family Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Forney Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in several areas. Kennett Library describes its mission as serving people of all ages, incomes, and needs through a regional public library. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forney Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Forney Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Forney Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7079172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Forney Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Forney Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/forney-family-foundation-inc-morg_839e29fd93c44142874cebb180e7b32a
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