Forward Foundation
Enhance the lives of children.
Forward Foundation at a glance
In short: Forward Foundation gave $73K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,125
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $895,625
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (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 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Power Plates ($25K). Together the top 4 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Forward Foundation gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $122K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Power Plates Fargo, ND | Meals for Children | $25,000 |
| Grand Forks Children's Museum Inc Grand Forks, ND | Financial Assistance - New Museum | $25,000 |
| Litchville - Marion School Marion, ND | Financial Assistance - Playground | $15,000 |
| Harvest Hope Farm Moorehead, ND | Financial Assistance | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $895,625 | $179,023 | $177,339 | $72,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $893,941 | $333,428 | $174,834 | $72,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | $735,347 | $277,511 | $184,965 | $71,800 | 2 |
| 2021 | $642,801 | $260,999 | $253,799 | $122,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $674,451 | $234,802 | $207,920 | $88,850 | 2 |
About Forward Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Forward Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $896K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Foundation is led by Michelle Carr, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Carr
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Stockmoe
Director
President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn Maurstad
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Rohloff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Kasowski
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory King
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Wheeler
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Heidi Gustafson (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Gary Goplen (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mirissa Kronebusch (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mirissa (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Liz Jessen (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mallory Hooey (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Forward Foundation
How much does Forward Foundation give each year?
Forward Foundation gave $73K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $73K across 2 grants.
What is Forward Foundation's typical grant size?
Forward Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,125, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Forward Foundation give grants?
Forward Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Forward Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Forward Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Forward Foundation?
Forward Foundation reported $896K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $179K.
What is Forward Foundation?
Forward Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fargo, ND. It holds $896K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Forward Foundation's EIN?
Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0557952. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- 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 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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