Forward Macon Inc
Organized for the purpose of advancing education and development within the macon area.
Forward Macon Inc at a glance
In short: Forward Macon Inc gave $532K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $177K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $531,766
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $177,255
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,500
- Total assets
- $707,598
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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 Macon Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce ($409K). Together the top 3 received $532K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Forward Macon Inc gives
- Giving grew 42% 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 $374K (2021) to $566K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $532K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Macon, GA | Macon Works | $409,266 |
| Sparkmacon Macon, GA | — | $82,500 |
| Uw Neighborhood Grant Macon, GA | — | $40,000 |
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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 | $707,598 | $375,000 | $662,082 | $531,766 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $1,005,945 | $154,789 | $634,671 | $566,457 | 3 | $38 |
| 2022 | $1,398,376 | $106,179 | $572,206 | $530,097 | 3 | $48 |
| 2021 | $2,092,574 | $2,479,006 | $714,891 | $373,599 | 1 | $40 |
About Forward Macon Inc
Based on IRS filings
Forward Macon Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Macon, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $708K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $532K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Macon Inc is led by Jessica Walden, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Walden
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Habersham
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bill Underwood
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jim Manley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julia Magda
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Lambert
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robbo Hatcher
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stan Shepherd
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steve Daugherty
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cal Hays
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chris Blake
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Cyndey Busbee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Danny Gibson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ivan Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patrick Harris
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Frankie Silva (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deon Tucker (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Felix Lin (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Holloway (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Yvonne Williams (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Corrie Hall (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gary McKenzie (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Travis Griffith (2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Forward Macon Inc
How much does Forward Macon Inc give each year?
Forward Macon Inc gave $532K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $566K across 3 grants.
What is Forward Macon Inc's typical grant size?
Forward Macon Inc's median grant in 2024 was $82,500, and its average grant was $177,255, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Forward Macon Inc give grants?
Forward Macon Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (3 grants).
How large is Forward Macon Inc?
Forward Macon Inc reported $708K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $375K.
What is Forward Macon Inc?
Forward Macon Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Macon, GA. It holds $708K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Forward Macon Inc's EIN?
Forward Macon Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1443695. 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 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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