FWDUS Education Fund Inc
FWDUS Education Fund Inc is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2017. It works to educate the public about immigration and criminal justice systems and supports work related to these policy areas.
FWDUS Education Fund Inc at a glance
In short: FWDUS Education Fund Inc gave $2.7M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), top state District of Columbia. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,658,700
- -58.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,682
- -51.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,073,671
- +23.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (35 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to FWDUS Education Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 34506, Washington, DC 20043
Phone: (415) 589-1222
Website: https://fwduseducationfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FWDUS Education Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Al Otro Lado Inc ($295K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
396 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 396 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder is based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in DC (25%), California (23%), and New York (11%), followed by Arizona (7%) and Illinois (6%). Its listed 2024 grants also included organizations in New Mexico and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is FWDUS Education Fund Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 67 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2024) to $17.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Al Otro Lado Inc Los Angeles, CA | Immigration Education Grant | $294,500 |
| DC Justice Lab Washington, DC | Criminal Justice Education Grant | $175,000 |
| Kind Inc Washington, DC | Immigration Education Grant | $158,500 |
| Promise of Justice Initative New Orleans, OK | Criminal Justice Education Grant | $150,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | Immigration Education Grant | $100,000 |
| African Communities Together New York, NY | Immigration Education Grant | $90,500 |
| Border Servant Corps Inc Las Cruces, NM | Immigration Education Grant | $81,500 |
| National Day Laborer Organizing Network Pasadena, CA | Immigration Education Grant | $75,000 |
| Network on Women in Prison Oakland, CA | Criminal Justice Education Grant | $75,000 |
| Justice Action Center Los Angeles, CA | Immigration Education Grant | $65,000 |
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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 | $18,073,671 | $12,307,961 | $10,855,190 | $2,658,700 | 67 | $461,938 |
| 2023 | $14,649,368 | $8,790,570 | $17,073,154 | $6,458,500 | 79 | $189,525 |
| 2022 | $13,069,012 | $4,428,629 | $19,432,563 | $7,077,104 | 83 | $-101,154 |
| 2021 | $39,522,128 | $52,902,160 | $26,080,466 | $17,939,138 | 107 | $51,166 |
| 2020 | $13,763,443 | $9,439,294 | $14,268,287 | $5,770,212 | 60 | $10,535 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public about immigration and criminal justice policy and reform. Its criminal justice work includes research and policy analysis on public safety and incarceration, as well as the People First business outreach program, which works with HR and business executives on practices for employing people affected by incarceration.
Its 2024 grants included immigration education and criminal justice education grants. Among the grantees, Al Otro Lado describes its work as providing cross-border legal services to refugees, deportees, and other migrants. DC Justice Lab describes its work as researching, organizing, and advocating for changes to the District’s criminal legal system. KIND says it assists and protects unaccompanied children involved in proceedings under U.S. immigration laws, including through pro bono legal representation. African Communities Together describes its mission as empowering African immigrants to integrate socially, advance economically, and engage civically.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder reported 67 grants totaling $2,658,700. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $294,500, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Schulte as president; Zoe Towns as executive director and secretary; Bina Surgeon as COO and treasurer; Mark Delich as VP of government relations; and Christopher Coger as VP and chief digital officer. Directors listed are David Plouffe, Candice Jones, Andrew Pincus, Lorella Praeli, and Jordan Fox.
FWDUS Education Fund Inc is led by Todd Schulte, President on every filing since 2020; 10 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Schulte
President
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Zoe Towns
Executive Director & Secretary
Vice President of Criminal Justice Ref → Senior Director of Criminal Justice Ref, 2023
Senior Director of Criminal Justice Ref → Executive Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$69K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Candice Jones
Director
Director → Director -, 2022
Director - → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Lorella Praeli
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$16K (2023) → $16K (2024)
Andrew Pincus
Director
Director → Director -, 2022
Director - → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Plouffe
Director
Director → Director -, 2022
Director - → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Fox
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Coger
Vice President & Chief Digital Officer
Head of Technology → Vice President & Chief Digital Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $94K (2024)
Mark Delich
Vice President Gov Relations
Director of Congressional Affairs → Vice President Gov Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Bina Surgeon
COO & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
18 hrs/week
$43K (2022) → $79K (2024)
Tiffany Lawrence
Vice President & Chief Hr Officer
Chief Hr Officer → Vice President & Chief Hr Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
14 hrs/week
$83K (2022) → $89K (2024)
Juan Pachon
Vice President of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
12 hrs/week
$84K (2024)
Rena Karefa-Johnson
Vice President & Of National Initiatives
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alida Garcia (2020–2023) — Vice President of Advocacy & Secretary
- Former: Elissa Johnson (2023) — Vice President of Criminal Justice Ref
- Former: Corey Wiggins (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Surin Ramkissoon (2020–2022) — COO & Treasurer
- Former: Erika Rottenberg (2021–2022) — Director -
- Former: Emiliano Martinez (2022) — Director -
- Former: Felicity Rose (2022) — Vice President Criminal Justice
- Former: Cammie Croft (2020–2021) — Chief Community Officer
- Former: Peter Boogaard (2020–2021) — Communications Director
- Former: Mike Troncoso (2020) — Director
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 $165K, to Todd Schulte (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about FWDUS Education Fund Inc
How much does FWDUS Education Fund Inc give each year?
FWDUS Education Fund Inc gave $2.7M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 79 grants.
What is FWDUS Education Fund Inc's typical grant size?
FWDUS Education Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,682, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from FWDUS Education Fund Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does FWDUS Education Fund Inc give grants?
FWDUS Education Fund Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (23%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does FWDUS Education Fund Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of FWDUS Education Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Immigration Education Grant" (52 grants) and "Criminal Justice Education Grant" (14 grants).
Who are FWDUS Education Fund Inc's largest grantees?
FWDUS Education Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Al Otro Lado Inc ($294,500), DC Justice Lab ($175,000) and Kind Inc ($158,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is FWDUS Education Fund Inc?
FWDUS Education Fund Inc reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.3M.
What does FWDUS Education Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public about immigration and criminal justice policy and reform. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FWDUS Education Fund Inc?
FWDUS Education Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check fwduseducationfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is FWDUS Education Fund Inc's EIN?
FWDUS Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0962378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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