Forward Jefferson City
Forward Jefferson City is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Jefferson City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets.
Forward Jefferson City at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,685
- -88.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $34,553
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forward Jefferson City funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $34K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Living Resource Center Jefferson City, MO | Independent Living | $13,384 |
| Southwest Early Childhood Center Jefferson City, MO | Early Childhood | $13,383 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,685 | — | $34,553 | — | — |
| 2023 | $39,238 | $12,000 | $46,589 | $26,767 | 2 |
| 2022 | $73,828 | $102,500 | $37,520 | $33,965 | 4 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Jefferson City is led by Andrew P. Fechtel, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew P. Fechtel
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Kelsey Delong
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry F. Kolb
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaye Suggett
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zola M. Finch
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christine Ellinger (2022) — Director
- Former: Darren A. Heckman (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeffrey L. Davidson (2022) — Chair
- Former: Michael Kirk Farmer Jr. (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Jefferson City
How large is Forward Jefferson City?
Forward Jefferson City reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ.
What is Forward Jefferson City?
Forward Jefferson City is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Jefferson City, MO. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Forward Jefferson City operate?
Forward Jefferson City has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Forward Jefferson City's EIN?
Forward Jefferson City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2412199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Forward Jefferson City funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- AmeriCorps SC State Competitive Grant (2027-28) $100,000 - $500,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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