Further Forward Foundation Inc
Further Forward Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. In 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $313,000 to charitable organizations, with listed purposes including arts and education, general operating support, food pantries, and housing-related services.
Further Forward Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Further Forward Foundation Inc gave $313K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Massachusetts. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $313,000
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,357
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $8,442,367
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Further Forward Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Drm Group 955 Connell Ln, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Phone: (631) 983-8099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Further Forward Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crododile River Music ($100K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 61 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to California, 3% to Pennsylvania, and 3% to South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Further Forward Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2020) to $313K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crododile River Music Worcester, MA | African Arts inEducation | $100,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Generaloperating / Rose Museum | $37,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Yinka Shonibariexhibit | $25,000 |
| Fivesparks Harvard, MA | TheaterDestination Nature | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children-Boston Roxbury, MA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Boston Mineral Club Saugus, MA | CLARA RABINOWITZscholarshipfund | $18,000 |
| Oasis of Peace Glendale, CA | general operatingsupport | $18,000 |
| Somerville Homeless Coalition Somerville, MA | Project SOUP | $15,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Wellesley, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Kempton, PA | educationinternship | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,442,367 | $180,566 | $401,335 | $313,000 | 14 | $403,000 | $704,622 | $410,858 |
| 2024 | $8,010,567 | $674,030 | $425,606 | $270,500 | 12 | $360,500 | $185,866 | $376,278 |
| 2023 | $7,065,569 | $646,251 | $288,739 | $208,000 | 11 | $323,000 | $241,608 | $427,115 |
| 2022 | $6,329,084 | $130,921 | $403,641 | $230,000 | 10 | $321,130 | $197,681 | $329,935 |
| 2021 | $7,875,666 | $165,728 | $585,073 | $248,000 | 14 | $330,500 | $424,843 | $368,650 |
| 2020 | $7,239,928 | $111,025 | $267,174 | $193,000 | 14 | — | $158,023 | $317,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Further Forward Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $411K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and educational activities, general operations, a scholarship fund, food pantries, and other community services.
The grantees describe a range of work. Brandeis University says it advances the humanities, arts, and sciences and provides a broad liberal arts education. Somerville Homeless Coalition says it provides supportive services and tailored housing solutions to homeless and near-homeless individuals and families. Cambridge Community Center says it offers social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities to empower youth, individuals, and families. Centre Street Food Pantry says it provides consistent, inclusive access to healthy food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $313,000. Grant sizes ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $16,500.
Among the listed 2025 grants, the largest was $100,000 to Crocodile River Music for “African Arts in Education.” Other notable awards included $37,000 to Brandeis University for general operating support and the Rose Museum, $25,000 to Brandeis University for a Yinka Shonibare exhibit, and $25,000 to FiveSparks for “Theater Destination Nature.” The foundation also awarded $20,000 to Friends of the Children-Boston for general operating support and $15,000 to Somerville Homeless Coalition for Project SOUP.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Meredith McAlister as president, Donald R. Milligan as treasurer, and Katy Ferbert as secretary.
Further Forward Foundation Inc is led by MEREDITH McALISTER, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
MEREDITH McALISTER
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Donald R. Milligan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katy Ferbert
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alexander C. Combs III (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Susan M. Riley (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer M. Combs (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Further Forward Foundation Inc
How much does Further Forward Foundation Inc give each year?
Further Forward Foundation Inc gave $313K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $271K across 12 grants.
What is Further Forward Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Further Forward Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $16,500, and its average grant was $22,357, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Further Forward Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Further Forward Foundation Inc give grants?
Further Forward Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waltham, MA (2 grants).
Does Further Forward Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Further Forward Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Further Forward Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Further Forward Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Crododile River Music ($100,000), Brandeis University ($62,000 across 2 grants) and Fivesparks ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Further Forward Foundation Inc?
Further Forward Foundation Inc reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $403K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $411K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Further Forward Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and educational activities, general operations, a scholarship fund, food pantries, and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Further Forward Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Further Forward Foundation Inc's EIN?
Further Forward Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3993256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Further Forward Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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