Forte for Children
To improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children in southern California and the communities in which we do business.
Forte for Children at a glance
In short: Forte for Children gave $360K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $670,608
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forte for Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad ($60K). Together the top 6 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 24 grants of 30 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Forte for Children gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2020) to $480K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $670,608 | $75,706 | $380,126 | $360,000 | 6 | $75,324 |
| 2023 | $898,582 | $1,808 | $440,350 | $420,000 | 6 | $1,577 |
| 2022 | $1,114,872 | $29,465 | $400,226 | $360,000 | 6 | $27,671 |
| 2021 | $1,829,518 | $635,842 | $570,091 | $480,000 | 6 | $421,566 |
| 2020 | $1,868,900 | $249,630 | $355,046 | $256,002 | 6 | $62,208 |
About Forte for Children
Based on IRS filings
Forte for Children is a public charity, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forte for Children is led by Elizabeth Fox, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Fox
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Bob Struble
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Minarik
Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Biggs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Tristani
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James E. Minarik (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Kevin Duffy (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Elizabeth Fox (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Forte for Children
How much does Forte for Children give each year?
Forte for Children gave $360K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $420K across 6 grants.
What is Forte for Children's typical grant size?
Forte for Children's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Forte for Children give grants?
Forte for Children gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vista, CA (2 grants).
Does Forte for Children give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Forte for Children's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Forte for Children's largest grantees?
Forte for Children's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad ($60,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County Inc ($60,000) and Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forte for Children?
Forte for Children reported $671K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $76K.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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