Forward Together Private Foundation
Forward Together Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Orange, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $272K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $30K.
Forward Together Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Forward Together Private Foundation gave $23K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,813
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $272,013
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forward Together Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hias ($5K). Together the top 8 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Forward Together Private Foundation gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $14K (2021) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | Support for the world's refugee population. | $5,000 |
| Rachel Coalition co Jewish Family Servi Florham Park, NJ | Services and support programs for victims of domestic violence. | $2,500 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest Cle Elum, WA | Support to provide home for Chimpanzees formerly used in drug testing. | $2,500 |
| Desc Seattle, WA | Aid to homeless and mental health services | $2,500 |
| Cedar River Clinics Yakima, WA | Support medical clinics | $2,500 |
| Brigid Alliance New York, NY | Humanitarian support | $2,500 |
| Northwest Immigration Rights Project Seattle, WA | Humanitarian support | $2,500 |
| Edible Schoolyard Project Brooklyn, NY | Healthy food support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,013 | $30,995 | $23,800 | $22,500 | 8 | $22,500 | $29,695 | $12,257 |
| 2023 | $242,804 | $9,795 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 5 | $15,000 | $9,795 | $11,228 |
| 2022 | $218,661 | $18,241 | $14,000 | $13,500 | 5 | $13,500 | $17,741 | $11,886 |
| 2021 | $274,053 | $16,956 | $13,647 | $13,500 | 4 | $13,500 | $16,809 | $13,287 |
| 2020 | $259,019 | $20,392 | $20,500 | $20,500 | 6 | — | $10,571 | $13,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forward Together Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forward Together Private Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brynn P Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael S Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Simon Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Forward Together Private Foundation
How much does Forward Together Private Foundation give each year?
Forward Together Private Foundation gave $23K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 5 grants.
What is Forward Together Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Forward Together Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,813, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Forward Together Private Foundation give grants?
Forward Together Private Foundation's top state is Washington, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Forward Together Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Forward Together Private Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Forward Together Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Forward Together Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hias ($5,000), Rachel Coalition co Jewish Family Servi ($2,500) and Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forward Together Private Foundation?
Forward Together Private Foundation reported $272K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Forward Together Private Foundation's EIN?
Forward Together Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6515867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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