Forward Florida Action Inc
Partnering with organizations and grassroots volunteers we build the power of Floridians: registering and re-engaging voters who are unseen and unheard and electing more leaders that share our values making state legislature more diverse.
Forward Florida Action Inc at a glance
In short: Forward Florida Action Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $40K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $40,000
- -91.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -58.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $168,190
- -64.5% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 Florida Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Organize Florida ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
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
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $480K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organize Florida Orlando, FL | Voter Registration | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $168,190 | $432,198 | $739,512 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $473,944 | $2,022,674 | $1,548,730 | $480,000 | 5 |
About Forward Florida Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Forward Florida Action Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Hollywood, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $168K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Florida Action Inc is led by Andrew Gillum, Chairman on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Andrew Gillum
Chairman
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Andre
Interim Director
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$48K (2020)
Ryan Hurst
Director
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosy Speers (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $85K, to Ryan Hurst (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Forward Florida Action Inc
How much does Forward Florida Action Inc give each year?
Forward Florida Action Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $480K across 5 grants.
How large is Forward Florida Action Inc?
Forward Florida Action Inc reported $168K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $432K.
What is Forward Florida Action Inc?
Forward Florida Action Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Hollywood, FL. It holds $168K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Forward Florida Action Inc operate?
Forward Florida Action Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida.
What is Forward Florida Action Inc's EIN?
Forward Florida Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4380076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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