Forward Denver
FORWARD DENVER SEEKS A STRONGER, SAFER, DENVER WITH A THRIVING ECONOMY FOR EVERY RESIDENT THROUGH SUPPORT OF DENVER'S CIVIC INSTITUTIONS, DEVELOPMENT OF COMMON-SENSE APPROACHES TO PROBLEMS FACING DENVER AS WELL AS ISSUE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO DENVER'S ECONOMY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$80K
-27.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$180K
-80.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$180K
-21.3% YoY
About Forward Denver
Based on IRS filings
Forward Denver is a nonprofit organization, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $180K.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $79,539 | $109,889 |
| Revenue | $353,969 | $2,085,952 |
| Expenses | $384,319 | $1,976,063 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brighter Future for Colorado ($180,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR COLORADO DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $180,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL GORDON | PRES/SEC/TREAS | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Forward Denver?
As of 2024, Forward Denver holds $80K in total assets with $354K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $180K in 2024.
Where does Forward Denver operate?
Forward Denver has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Forward Denver award?
In 2024, Forward Denver awarded 1 grants totaling $180K — an average of about $180K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forward Denver's EIN?
Forward Denver's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2391613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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