Fourth Plain Forward
"FOURTH PLAIN FORWARD SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF SMALL BUSINESSES, PROMOTES THE UNIQUE IDENTITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT, ADVOCATES FOR FOURTH PLAIN RESIDENTS' INTERESTS AND SERVES AS A RESOURCE HUB FOR THE COMMUNITY
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$779K
+149.6% YoY
Revenue
$2.3M
+143.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$5K
-22.3% YoY
Expenses
$2.0M
+113.2% YoY
About Fourth Plain Forward
Based on IRS filings
Fourth Plain Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in VANCOUVER, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $779K in total assets. Net investment income was $5K.
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 | $778,867 | $312,008 | $270,626 |
| Revenue | $2,338,693 | $961,947 | $358,841 |
| Expenses | $1,985,611 | $931,244 | $347,944 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,806 | $6,184 | — |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Fourth Plain Forward
Birth Keepers BIPOC Doula Pilot Program
FOURTH PLAIN FORWARD
Amount
Full program coverage (training, materials, mentorship, certification, business startup guidance)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
KeyBank Foundation Small Business Support Grant
FOURTH PLAIN FORWARD
Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Washington State Department of Commerce Lending Agency Grant
FOURTH PLAIN FORWARD
Amount
$1,390,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL BURGESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $83,619 |
| MARIANA ZARAGOZA | CO CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE PEPPERS | CO CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BIL STEINER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR WILLIAM BROWN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LOURDES GARCIA SALAMONTE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA WILLIAMS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KYLE ROSLUND | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELE CRUSE | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $26,381 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fourth Plain Forward?
Fourth Plain Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in VANCOUVER, WA. It holds $779K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fourth Plain Forward?
As of 2024, Fourth Plain Forward holds $779K in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Fourth Plain Forward operate?
Fourth Plain Forward has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is Fourth Plain Forward's EIN?
Fourth Plain Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2923189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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