Forward Columbus
Local ballot issue committee
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Forward Columbus
Based on IRS filings
Forward Columbus is a nonprofit organization, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K.
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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 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $358,479 |
| Expenses | $358,479 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Real Progress ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Real Progress Columbus, OH | To support the recipient organization's general mission. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Lynch | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Forward Columbus operate?
Forward Columbus has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Forward Columbus award?
In 2020, Forward Columbus awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forward Columbus's EIN?
Forward Columbus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2645684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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