Forward Movement Foundation
Promoting the common good and general welfare of the community through advocacy communications outreach and other activities related to advancing commonsense policy solutions that benefit all Americans.
Forward Movement Foundation at a glance
In short: Forward Movement Foundation gave $4.6M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,600,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,533,333
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $5,330,828
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 Movement Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Israel Public Affairs Committee ($4.0M). Together the top 3 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Public Affairs Committee Washington, DC | Contribution | $4,000,000 |
| FDD Action Washington, DC | Contribution | $500,000 |
| House Majority Forward Washington, DC | Contribution | $100,000 |
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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 | $5,330,828 | $5,004,483 | $4,673,655 | $4,600,000 | 3 | $4,483 |
| 2023 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | — | — | — | — |
About Forward Movement Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Forward Movement Foundation is a public charity, based in Springfield, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Movement Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Wei
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Staci Goede
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Movement Foundation
How much does Forward Movement Foundation give each year?
Forward Movement Foundation gave $4.6M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Forward Movement Foundation's typical grant size?
Forward Movement Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500,000, and its average grant was $1,533,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Forward Movement Foundation give grants?
Forward Movement Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Forward Movement Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Forward Movement Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (3 grants).
How large is Forward Movement Foundation?
Forward Movement Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Forward Movement Foundation's EIN?
Forward Movement Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4932835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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