Long Beach Forward Inc
To create a healthy long beach with low-income communities of color by building community knowledge, leadership, and power.
Long Beach Forward Inc at a glance
In short: Long Beach Forward Inc gave $47K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,626
- +159.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,542
- +159.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $642,862
- +116.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Long Beach Forward Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nonprofit Partnership ($39K). Together the top 3 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $208K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nonprofit Partnership Long Beach, CA | Return of best start community change funds related to completed projects for the purpose of regrant as part of year 8 fund pool. | $38,626 |
| Cambodia Town Inc Long Beach, CA | City of LB Language Justice Coalition Sub-Grant | $4,000 |
| Families in Good Health Long Beach, CA | City of LB Language Justice Coalition Sub-Grant | $4,000 |
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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 | $642,862 | $1,522,443 | $1,340,029 | $46,626 | 3 | $112 |
| 2023 | $296,390 | $717,597 | $2,008,909 | $18,000 | 3 | $387 |
| 2022 | $1,529,695 | $2,807,834 | $1,543,628 | $207,970 | 9 | $480 |
About Long Beach Forward Inc
Based on IRS filings
Long Beach Forward Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $643K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $112.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Long Beach Forward Inc is led by James Suazo, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Suazo
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Cesar Armendariz
Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hausserman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devante Lindsey
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleah Pagdilao
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Balderas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilia Ocampo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Norris
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Lin
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Molly Watson (2022–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $83K, to James Suazo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Long Beach Forward Inc
How much does Long Beach Forward Inc give each year?
Long Beach Forward Inc gave $47K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18K across 3 grants.
What is Long Beach Forward Inc's typical grant size?
Long Beach Forward Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $15,542, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Long Beach Forward Inc give grants?
Long Beach Forward Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does Long Beach Forward Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Long Beach Forward Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Long Beach Forward Inc?
Long Beach Forward Inc reported $643K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Long Beach Forward Inc?
Long Beach Forward Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Long Beach, CA. It holds $643K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Long Beach Forward Inc's EIN?
Long Beach Forward Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1047927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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