Forward Columbus
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Forward Columbus at a glance
In short: Forward Columbus gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Forward Columbus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Real Progress ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Real Progress Columbus, OH | To support the recipient organization's general mission. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $358,479 | $358,479 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Forward Columbus
Based on IRS filings
Forward Columbus is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Columbus's only listed officer is Jen Lynch, Treasurer on the 2020 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jen Lynch
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Forward Columbus
How much does Forward Columbus give each year?
Forward Columbus gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Forward Columbus operate?
Forward Columbus has awarded grants in Ohio.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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