TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE DO BUSINESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$671K
-25.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$360K
-14.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
-14.3% YoY
About Forte for Children
Based on IRS filings
Forte for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in VISTA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $671K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $360K. Net investment income was $75K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $670,608 | $898,582 | $1,114,872 |
| Revenue | $75,706 | $1,808 | $29,465 |
| Expenses | $380,126 | $440,350 | $400,226 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $75,324 | $1,577 | $27,671 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad ($60,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County Inc ($60,000), Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CARLSBAD CARLSBAD, CA | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHWEST SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC ENCINITAS, CA | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN MARCOS SAN MARCOS, CA | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VISTA VISTA, CA | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| CASA DE AMPARO OCEANSIDE, CA | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION VISTA, CA | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH FOX | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $15,000 |
| JIM MINARIK | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| BOB STRUBLE | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH TRISTANI | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CRYSTAL BIGGS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forte for Children?
Forte for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in VISTA, CA. It holds $671K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Forte for Children?
As of 2024, Forte for Children holds $671K in total assets with $76K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $360K in 2024.
Where does Forte for Children operate?
Forte for Children has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Forte for Children award?
In 2024, Forte for Children awarded 6 grants totaling $360K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forte for Children's EIN?
Forte for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1671806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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