Forward Giving Inc
To raise funds from public sources to support worthy 501(c)(3) charities and local projects focused on enriching the quality of life for people and animals in need.
Forward Giving Inc at a glance
In short: Forward Giving Inc gave $55K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,548
- +188.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,819
- +44.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,109
- Total assets
- $1,799,008
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forward Giving Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was People Animals Love Inc ($31K). Together the top 8 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 23 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Forward Giving Inc gives
- Giving fell 27% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $605K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People Animals Love Inc Washington, DC | General and Unrestricted Support Toward the Non-Profit's Mission | $30,500 |
| Welcome Home West Newton, MA | General and Unrestricted Support Toward the Non-Profit's Mission | $8,500 |
| Hope Health Live Foundation Radnor, PA | General and Unrestricted Support Toward the Non-Profit's Mission | $6,500 |
| The Taterland Foundation (Non-Cash) the Joshua Movement Hendersonville, TN | Items for weekly ministry to unhoused individuals, providing a home cooked meal and personal items | $4,217 |
| Barrier Free Divers Key Largo, FL | General and Unrestricted Support Toward the Non-Profit's Mission | $2,000 |
| The Taterland Foundation (Cash) Hendersonville, TN | General and Unrestricted Support Toward the Non-Profit's Mission | $1,000 |
| Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary Mount Juliet, TN | General and Unrestricted Support Toward the Non-Profit's Mission | $1,000 |
| The Taterland Foundation (Non-Cash) Hendersonville, TN | Items for holiday gift bags for under-privileged elderly in nursing homes | $831 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,799,008 | $379,656 | $129,099 | $54,548 | 8 | $26,592 |
| 2023 | $3,278,842 | $82,134 | $47,635 | $18,896 | 4 | $10,204 |
| 2022 | $239,343 | $671,317 | $790,885 | $605,098 | 10 | $3,843 |
| 2021 | $343,911 | $315,073 | $76,979 | $75,000 | 1 | $8 |
About Forward Giving Inc
Based on IRS filings
Forward Giving Inc is a public charity, based in Hendersonville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Giving Inc is led by Lawrence J. Eisenberg, President on every filing since 2021; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence J. Eisenberg
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$7K (2024)
Jessica Brede Eisenberg
Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $18K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Jessica Brede Eisenberg (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Forward Giving Inc
How much does Forward Giving Inc give each year?
Forward Giving Inc gave $55K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $19K across 4 grants.
What is Forward Giving Inc's typical grant size?
Forward Giving Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,109, and its average grant was $6,819, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Forward Giving Inc give grants?
Forward Giving Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hendersonville, TN (3 grants).
Does Forward Giving Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Forward Giving Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Forward Giving Inc's largest grantees?
Forward Giving Inc's largest 2024 grantees include People Animals Love Inc ($30,500), Welcome Home ($8,500) and Hope Health Live Foundation ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forward Giving Inc?
Forward Giving Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $380K.
What is Forward Giving Inc's EIN?
Forward Giving Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4590294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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