Housing Forward-Ma Inc
Housing Forward-Ma develops data backed policies related to housing in Massachusetts and the broader economic impacts of housing supply and demand. By providing training, education, and model policy proposals our organization will support organizing and advocacy efforts for affordable, workforce housing across the state.
Housing Forward-Ma Inc at a glance
In short: Housing Forward-Ma Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $57,728
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Housing Forward-Ma Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abundant Housing MA ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abundant Housing MA Boston, MA | — | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,728 | $77,000 | $66,553 | $35,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $48,604 | $79,000 | $31,651 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,241 | $23,000 | $57,081 | — | — |
| 2022 | $41,190 | $219,500 | $176,700 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,675 | $258,250 | $297,669 | — | — |
| 2020 | $33,401 | $150,000 | $121,955 | — | — |
About Housing Forward-Ma Inc
Based on IRS filings
Housing Forward-Ma Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Housing Forward-Ma Inc is led by Barry Bluestone, Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry Bluestone
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Zakim
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Edward Zuker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor White
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Josh Zakim (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Housing Forward-Ma Inc
How much does Housing Forward-Ma Inc give each year?
Housing Forward-Ma Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Housing Forward-Ma Inc?
Housing Forward-Ma Inc reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $77K.
What is Housing Forward-Ma Inc?
Housing Forward-Ma Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Boston, MA. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Housing Forward-Ma Inc operate?
Housing Forward-Ma Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Housing Forward-Ma Inc's EIN?
Housing Forward-Ma Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1510237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 August 24, 2026)
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