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
Fourth Plain Forward at a glance
- Total assets
- $778,867
- +149.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,338,693
- +143.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,806
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,985,611
- +113.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fourth Plain Forward
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
Deadline not published
KeyBank Foundation Small Business Support Grant
Fourth Plain Forward
Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Washington State Department of Commerce Lending Agency Grant
Fourth Plain Forward
Amount
$1,390,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Fourth Plain Forward funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $381K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy's Hair Salon Vancouver, WA | Small Business Grant | $6,000 |
| Gloria's Beauty Salon Vancouver, WA | Small Business Grant | $6,000 |
| Tienda Del Carmen Vancouver, WA | Small Business Grant | $6,000 |
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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 | $778,867 | $2,338,693 | $1,985,611 | — | — | $4,806 |
| 2023 | $312,008 | $961,947 | $931,244 | — | — | $6,184 |
| 2022 | $270,626 | $358,841 | $347,944 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $259,702 | $507,488 | $432,000 | $18,000 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $186,172 | $888,630 | $783,557 | $380,500 | 36 | — |
About Fourth Plain Forward
Based on IRS filings
Fourth Plain Forward is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fourth Plain Forward is led by Paul Burgess, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Burgess
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$90K (2022) → $84K (2024)
Mariana Zaragoza
Co Chair
Member → Co Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Peppers
Co Chair
Member → Co Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Cruse
Finance Director
Member → Finance Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$26K (2024)
Bil Steiner
Treasurer
President → Chair, 2023
Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Roslund
Member
Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lourdes Garcia Salamonte
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Williams
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Brown
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Javier Navarro (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sharif Burdzik (2023) — Member
- Former: Erin Timmerman (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Heather Ball (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sydney Johnson (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Carmen McKibben (2020) — Member
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 $84K, to Paul Burgess (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fourth Plain Forward
How large is Fourth Plain Forward?
Fourth Plain Forward reported $779K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Fourth Plain Forward?
Fourth Plain Forward is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Vancouver, WA. It holds $779K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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