Forward Cities Inc
To equip community leaders, catalyze narrative change, and measure progress over time, leveraging first-hand ecosystem building experiences across the nation.
Forward Cities Inc at a glance
In short: Forward Cities Inc gave $76K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,895
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,649
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $583,572
- +92.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forward Cities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Infinity Bridges ($19K). Together the top 6 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2024) to $247K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infinity Bridges Raleigh, NC | ARPA | $19,000 |
| Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC | ARPA | $16,500 |
| North Carolina Central University School of Business Durham, NC | ARPA | $12,500 |
| Echo Durham, NC | ARPA | $11,500 |
| PROVIDENT1898 Durham, NC | ARPA | $10,250 |
| Knox St Studiosab Community Durham, NC | ARPA | $6,145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $583,572 | $1,726,446 | $1,445,884 | $75,895 | 6 |
| 2023 | $303,010 | $1,072,854 | $1,560,386 | $162,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $790,542 | $1,860,427 | $2,254,056 | $246,813 | 7 |
| 2021 | $1,196,373 | $2,460,187 | $2,092,074 | — | — |
| 2020 | $889,550 | $2,482,768 | $2,683,130 | — | — |
About Forward Cities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Forward Cities Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $584K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Cities Inc is led by C. Fay Horwitt, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Fay Horwitt
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $147K (2024)
Pete Carlson
Board Chair
Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Smith
Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Cain
Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demetra Brown
Member
Member → Member From, 2023
Member From → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Paul
Member
Member → Member From, 2023
Member From → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Brandon Cosby (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Cathy Belk (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Chris Cain (2021) — Member
- Former: Faye Horwitt (2021) — CEO
- Former: Alex Derkson (2020) — Member
- Former: Brian Payne (2020) — Chair
- Former: Christopher Gergen (2020) — CEO
- Former: Jean Horstman (2020) — Member
- Former: Maurice Jones (2020) — Member
- Former: Paul S. Grogan (2020) — Member
- Former: Tawanna Black (2020) — Member
- Former: Walker Sanders (2020) — Vice Chair
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 $147K, to C Fay Horwitt (President and CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Forward Cities Inc
How much does Forward Cities Inc give each year?
Forward Cities Inc gave $76K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $163K across 7 grants.
What is Forward Cities Inc's typical grant size?
Forward Cities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $12,649, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Forward Cities Inc give grants?
Forward Cities Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (5 grants).
Does Forward Cities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Forward Cities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arpa" (6 grants).
Who are Forward Cities Inc's largest grantees?
Forward Cities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Infinity Bridges ($19,000), Durham Technical Community College ($16,500) and North Carolina Central University School of Business ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forward Cities Inc?
Forward Cities Inc reported $584K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Forward Cities Inc?
Forward Cities Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Durham, NC. It holds $584K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Forward Cities Inc's EIN?
Forward Cities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4302280. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Forward Cities Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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