Future Forward Inc
Future Forward's mission is to help young children develop the skills they need to become confident, successful, joyful readers by providing individualized tutoring combined with expansive family engagement. Our vision is to be known as the leading provider to quickly and expertly help young children of all backgrounds, particularly children from low-income households, have the academic tools necessary to be successful, skilled learners.
Future Forward Inc at a glance
In short: Future Forward Inc gave $276K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $276,046
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $69,012
- Median grant
- $59,721
- Primary geography
- Illinois (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Future Forward Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monmouth Roseville School District ($135K). Together the top 4 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Roseville School District Monmouth, IL | EIR Grant Subaward; Tutoring Activities | $134,722 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area Wisconsin Rapids, WI | EIR Grant Subaward; Tutoring Activities | $84,232 |
| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Rapid City, SD | Subaward for Accelerate Project | $35,210 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dane County Fitchburg, WI | Board-Approved Donation of Final Org Assets | $21,882 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,665,605 | $1,824,955 | $276,046 | 4 | $952 |
| 2024 | $407,112 | $2,640,737 | $2,453,206 | — | — | $2,184 |
| 2023 | $388,553 | $990,790 | $1,122,926 | — | — | $336 |
About Future Forward Inc
Based on IRS filings
Future Forward Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $276K. Net investment income was $952.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Future Forward Inc is led by Joshua Marland, Board Chair & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Marland
Board Chair & Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Chair & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Bookman
Board Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Brown Start
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kaitlyn Bauer-Jones (2023–2025) — Board Chair & Executive Director · Filing note: Ended 625
- Former: Ernest Morgan (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Future Forward Inc
How much does Future Forward Inc give each year?
Future Forward Inc gave $276K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Future Forward Inc's typical grant size?
Future Forward Inc's median grant in 2025 was $59,721, and its average grant was $69,012, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Future Forward Inc give grants?
Future Forward Inc's top state is Illinois, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (38%) and South Dakota (13%).
Does Future Forward Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Future Forward Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Future Forward Inc?
Future Forward Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI.
What is Future Forward Inc's EIN?
Future Forward Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0690742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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