Humanity Forward Foundation
CONDUCTING PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO MAJOR CHALLENGES FACED BY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN AMERICA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
-19.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+22.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$551K
+22.4% YoY
About Humanity Forward Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Humanity Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $145K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,190,261 | $6,479,895 | $5,221,311 |
| Revenue | $1,516,696 | $3,366,149 | $1,634,322 |
| Expenses | $2,508,310 | $2,582,866 | $2,265,040 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $144,575 | $37,645 | $10,343 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Policy Ventures ($1,000,000), Ethics and Public Policy Center ($101,280).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN POLICY VENTURES WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $1,000,000 |
| ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | CHILD TAX CREDIT CAMPAIGN | $101,280 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMERON NAJAFI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CELINDA LAKE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PAUL BRIGGS | BOARD MEMBER, (FROM 8/2024) | 2 | — |
| ANTHONEY HEMSEY | BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 9/2024) | 2 | — |
| WESLEY LEUNG | TREASURER, (UNTIL 9/2024) | 20 | $63,169 |
| LIAM DECLIVE-LOWE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 36 | $32,837 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humanity Forward Foundation?
Humanity Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Humanity Forward Foundation?
As of 2024, Humanity Forward Foundation holds $5.2M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Humanity Forward Foundation operate?
Humanity Forward Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana, New York, Oregon.
What size grants does Humanity Forward Foundation award?
In 2024, Humanity Forward Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $551K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Humanity Forward Foundation's EIN?
Humanity Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0890581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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