Helping people move forward in their financial lives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$464K
+68.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
18
Avg Grant Size
$1K
About Forward Memphis
Based on IRS filings
Forward Memphis is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $464K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $464,303 | $276,031 | $25,562 |
| Revenue | $615,326 | $611,937 | $25,619 |
| Expenses | $430,384 | $363,844 | $57 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,153 | $259 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Laquita Chambers ($2,500), Iesha Newton ($2,500), Izola Walker ($2,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chardae Bankston Memphis, TN | — | $500 |
| Bridjette Brown Memphis, TN | — | $950 |
| Peggy Brown Memphis, TN | — | $292 |
| Laquita Chambers Memphis, TN | — | $2,500 |
| David Davis Memphis, TN | — | $1,595 |
| Kaylee Dodson Memphis, TN | — | $1,227 |
| Charles Garner Memphis, TN | — | $944 |
| Jackie Gibbs Memphis, TN | — | $500 |
| Sandra Holloway Memphis, TN | — | $1,170 |
| Sophia Jones Memphis, TN | — | $652 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Moody | Executive Director - CEO | 1.5 | $130,000 |
| Jerry Corless | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Stephanie Jones | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Darin Johnson | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| David Lenoir | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Ephie Johnson | Board Chairperson | 1.5 | — |
| Steven Brown | Board Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Erin Bledsoe | Board Secretary | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forward Memphis?
Forward Memphis is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MEMPHIS, TN. It holds $464K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Forward Memphis?
As of 2024, Forward Memphis holds $464K in total assets with $615K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Forward Memphis operate?
Forward Memphis has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Forward Memphis award?
In 2024, Forward Memphis awarded 18 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forward Memphis's EIN?
Forward Memphis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3796632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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