Forward Together
Forward Together is a national reproductive justice organization that centers people, families, and communities who experience reproductive oppression. They prioritize queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color and utilize a cultural strategy to shift the ways we think about family and to build power and movements grounded in our lived experiences, histories, theories, and struggles for reproductive justice.
Forward Together at a glance
In short: Forward Together gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $11,789,219
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (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 Together funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prog Now New MEX Edu Fund ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Forward Together gives
- Giving fell 95% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $410K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prog Now New MEX Edu Fund Albuquerque, NM | PNNM Rural Research Outreach | $22,000 |
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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 | $11,789,219 | $4,201,662 | $6,388,947 | $22,000 | 1 | $347,910 |
| 2023 | $13,441,584 | $5,301,248 | $6,665,852 | $20,000 | 1 | $79,626 |
| 2022 | $15,087,213 | $6,659,901 | $5,700,654 | $22,500 | 2 | $14,167 |
| 2021 | $14,075,710 | $7,868,987 | $5,751,543 | $410,000 | 2 | $20,025 |
| 2020 | $12,230,193 | $8,699,025 | $5,446,382 | $312,000 | 2 | $34,566 |
About Forward Together
Based on IRS filings
Forward Together is a public charity focused on Health, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $348K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Together is led by Latonya Slack, Board Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Latonya Slack
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Lugo-Martinez
Co-Exec. Director
Mvmt Strat Director → Co-Exec Director, 2021
Co-Exec Director → Co-Exec. Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Wendy Calimag
Co-Exec. Director
Co-Exec Director → Co-Exec Director & Secretary, 2022
Co-Exec Director & Secretary → Co-Exec. Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Jessica Collins
New Mex Prg Director
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $131K (2024)
Jennifer Vu
Director of Finance
Finance Director → Director of Finance, 2023
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$99K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Bianca Campbell
Unlearning Director
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$134K (2024)
Cindy Yang
Data Director
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Kemi Alabi
Dep. Director Program
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$148K (2024)
Christine Pauley
Deputy Director Ops
Human Res & Ops → Deputy Director of Ops, 2022
Deputy Director of Ops → Deputy Director Ops, 2023
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $204K (2024)
Rosa Yadira Ortiz
Co-Dir Development
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Vivek Bharathan
It Manager
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Rosie Abriam
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yee Won Chong
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Bazan
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanan McDavis-Conway
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Eveline Shen (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Jeana Frazzini (2020–2022) — Co-Dir Development
- Former: Edith Sargon (2021–2022) — Dep Director Programs
- Former: Raj Hajela (2021–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Kalpana Krishnamurthy (2020–2021) — Program Director
- Former: Liza Fuentes (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Erin Malone (2020) — Communications Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $204K, to Christine Pauley (Deputy DIR. Ops). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Forward Together
How much does Forward Together give each year?
Forward Together gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Forward Together?
Forward Together reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Forward Together?
Forward Together is a public charity focused on Health, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Forward Together operate?
Forward Together has awarded grants in California, New Mexico.
What is Forward Together's EIN?
Forward Together's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3311784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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