Kids Forward Foundation Inc
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Kids Forward Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kids Forward Foundation Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,585
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,585
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,585
- Total assets
- $681,997
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kids Forward Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Kids Forward Foundation Inc
Alternatives to Secure Detention for Juvenile Status Offenders (Formula Grant program)
Kids Forward Foundation Inc
Amount
Approximately $215,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding for Youth and Youthful Offenders
Kids Forward Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $150,000 per year for three years (maximum $450,000 total)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Program Grants (Non-Direct Juvenile Accountability Grant program)
Kids Forward Foundation Inc
Amount
Approximately $275,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Kids Forward Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kids Forward Inc ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kids Forward Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $42K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Forward Inc Madison, WI | General Support. | $31,585 |
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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 | $681,997 | $20,994 | $38,074 | $31,585 | 1 | $20,994 |
| 2023 | $654,276 | $16,998 | $37,693 | $33,313 | 1 | $16,998 |
| 2022 | $620,925 | $-12,515 | $40,113 | $34,056 | 1 | $-12,975 |
| 2021 | $755,858 | $151,307 | $40,607 | $33,593 | 1 | $150,784 |
| 2020 | $688,861 | $43,734 | $48,136 | $42,383 | 2 | $43,104 |
About Kids Forward Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kids Forward Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $682K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kids Forward Foundation Inc is led by Keith Johnson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Johnson
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Mackey
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Minogue
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Guthrie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lezaks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlo Mielke-Barnes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Neuman
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Neuman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Christine Rew Barden (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Shannon Davidson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Shafer-Landau (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Aaron Friedman (2020) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Taylor (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Whitney Kohler (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kids Forward Foundation Inc
How much does Kids Forward Foundation Inc give each year?
Kids Forward Foundation Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Kids Forward Foundation Inc?
Kids Forward Foundation Inc reported $682K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is Kids Forward Foundation Inc?
Kids Forward Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Madison, WI. It holds $682K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kids Forward Foundation Inc operate?
Kids Forward Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Kids Forward Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kids Forward Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0090509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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