THE FORWARD ACTION FUND IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ECONOMIC, GENDER, CLIMATE, RACIAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE BY: 1) ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS RELATED TO POLICIES THAT DELIVER CONCRETE OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY; 2) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE ISSUES; 3) CONDUCTING RESEARCH ABOUT AND PUBLICIZING THE POSITIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS CONCERNING THESE ISSUES; AND 4) ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD BY CONTACTING ELECTED OFFICIALS, CASTING THEIR BALLOTS IN ELECTIONS, AND ENGAGING IN CIVIC LIFE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$25.7M
+2698.4% YoY
Grant Count
16
+220.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.6M
+774.5% YoY
About Forward Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Forward Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CONCORD, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $25.7M. Net investment income was $130K.
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 | $4,272,772 | $3,841,909 | $2,972,772 |
| Revenue | $72,292,778 | $9,292,642 | $16,824,765 |
| Expenses | $72,956,269 | $8,404,240 | $15,640,515 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $130,088 | $39,930 | $5,242 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Majority Forward ($8,800,000), Somos Pac ($5,813,205), Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy Pac ($2,228,320).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIGHT BIG PHARMA INC SALT LAKE CITY, UT | ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE; LOBBYING PERMISSABLE | $250,000 |
| FREEDOM AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE; LOBBYING PERMISSABLE | $320,000 |
| OHIO FAMILIES FOR DEMOCRACY CONCORD, NH | GENERAL PURPOSE/LOBBYING ALLOWABLE | $2,083,713 |
| PROMOTING AMERICAN VALUES FOR EVERYONE INC WILMINGTON, DE | GENERAL OPERATING/UNRESTRICTED | $1,000,000 |
| STOP POLITICAL CORRUPTION INC SALT LAKE CITY, UT | PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE; LOBBYING ALLOWED | $1,500,000 |
| BUSINESS EDUCATION FUND NORTH BETHESDA, MD | STAFFING SUPPORT; NO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | $12,000 |
| NORTH MAIN STREET FUND CONCORD, NH | PRIMARY PURPOSE; NON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | $122,736 |
| BLACK LEADERSHIP ORGANIZING COLLABORATIVE ARKON, OH | TO SUPPORT VOTER CONTACT PROGRAM | $150,000 |
| COMMUNITIES UNITED ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | PRIMARY PURPOSE, NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | $300,000 |
| MAJORITY FORWARD WASHINGTON, DC | PRIMARY PURPOSE, NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | $8,800,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BUTLER | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MARY SCHUH | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| MONICA CIOLFI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY JONES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANTHONY LOPEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forward Action Fund?
Forward Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CONCORD, NH. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Forward Action Fund?
As of 2024, Forward Action Fund holds $4.3M in total assets with $72.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $25.7M in 2024.
Where does Forward Action Fund operate?
Forward Action Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Utah.
What size grants does Forward Action Fund award?
In 2024, Forward Action Fund awarded 16 grants totaling $25.7M — an average of about $1.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forward Action Fund's EIN?
Forward Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1806898. 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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