Learning Forward Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in WYALUSING, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 18 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $338.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$37K
+127.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+51.5% YoY
About Learning Forward Project
Based on IRS filings
Learning Forward Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in WYALUSING, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 18 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $338.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $36,495 | $93,259 |
| Revenue | $-1,120 | $-1,678 | $10,731 |
| Expenses | $37,822 | $16,680 | $30,946 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $37,491 | $52,693 | $29,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $338 | $1,618 | $2,848 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Paighton Martin ($3,991), Olivia Spencer ($3,750), Hannah Chamberlin ($3,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MACKENZIE TEWKSBURY WYALUSING, PA | YORK COLLEGE TUITION | $1,500 |
| EMILY LEWIS WYALUSING, PA | TEMPLE UNIVERSITY TUITION | $2,250 |
| ASHLEE NEWTON WYALUSING, PA | SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY TUITION | $1,500 |
| HANNAH CHAMBERLIN WYALUSING, PA | ROCHESTER INST OF TECHNOLOGY TUITION | $3,500 |
| PATRICIA SCARBOUGH WYALUSING, PA | WILKES UNIVERSITY TUITION | $2,000 |
| MARISSA JOHNSON WYALUSING, PA | PENN STATE UNIVERSITY TUITION | $2,000 |
| OLIVIA SPENCER WYALUSING, PA | MISERCORDIA UNIVERSITY TUITION | $3,750 |
| PEARL OCONNER WYALUSING, PA | KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY TUITION | $2,750 |
| LYLAH OSWALD WYALUSING, PA | WILKES UNIVERSITY TUITION | $3,250 |
| REILY COBB WYALUSING, PA | ELMIRA COLLEGE TUITION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA SMITH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| KAREN CHAPMAN | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| DEBORAH FREDERICK | TREASURER | — | — |
| AMY CUNNINGHAM | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Forward Project?
Learning Forward Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in WYALUSING, PA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Learning Forward Project operate?
Learning Forward Project has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Learning Forward Project award?
In 2023, Learning Forward Project awarded 18 grants totaling $37K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Learning Forward Project's EIN?
Learning Forward Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4188471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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