Majority Forward
Majority Forward is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2019. Its stated mission is to advocate for progressive policies and engage in nonpartisan voter registration. Its filings report grants to other organizations, with 2025 grant dollars concentrated in recipients based in Washington, DC.
Majority Forward at a glance
In short: Majority Forward gave $176.3M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $22.0M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,300,000
- +270.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,037,500
- +224.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,410,000
- Total assets
- $1,764,968
- -98.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Majority Forward
- Contact
Mailing address: 1032 15Th Street Nw 247, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 788-6888
Website: https://majorityforward.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Majority Forward funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SMP ($68.0M). Together the top 8 received $176.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 16 grants of 55 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, and 2% went to recipients in New Hampshire. The filing also lists recipients in Texas and Arkansas, each representing 0% of grant dollars as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Majority Forward gives
- Giving grew 463% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31.3M (2022) to $176.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $176.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMP Washington, DC | General Support | $68,000,000 |
| Duty and Honor Washington, DC | General Support | $45,650,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | General Support | $29,350,000 |
| Last Best Place Pac Washington, DC | General Support | $28,900,000 |
| Family Friendly Action Fund Concord, NH | General Support | $3,920,000 |
| Voto Latino Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Fight for Democracy Houston, TX | General Support | $200,000 |
| 907 Initiative Anchorage, AR | General Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,764,968 | $119,607,435 | $209,687,094 | $176,300,000 | 8 | $527,362 |
| 2024 | $91,876,704 | $127,822,573 | $53,522,480 | $47,610,000 | 7 | $1,120,003 |
| 2023 | $17,655,980 | $122,588,713 | $123,858,386 | $107,614,000 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | $18,831,413 | $75,229,139 | $56,562,710 | $31,287,116 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | $108,390 | $104,787,046 | $165,008,633 | $125,476,617 | 24 | $119,784 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it conducts activities promoting progressive policies and registering voters. Its 2025 grants included general support for America Votes, which describes its mission as coordinating and promoting progressive issues, policies, initiatives, and referenda, and pursuing electoral reform that expands ballot access. VOTO LATINO INC describes its mission as educating and empowering a new generation of Latino voters and guiding the Latino community toward realizing its political power and creating a more robust and inclusive democracy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Majority Forward reported 8 grants totaling $176,300,000. Grant amounts ranged from $30,000 to $68,000,000, with a median of $16,410,000. All itemized grants were for general support. The largest were SMP ($68,000,000), Duty and Honor ($45,650,000), America Votes ($29,350,000), and Last Best Place PAC ($28,900,000). Other reported grants were to Family Friendly Action Fund ($3,920,000), VOTO LATINO ($250,000), Fight for Democracy ($200,000), and 907 Initiative ($30,000).
The organization states that representatives monitor the use of grant funds and obtain information from grantees about spending, accomplishments, and activities related to grant performance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J B Poersch as president; Chris Koob as treasurer; Eric Eve and Rebecca Lambe as directors; and Emma Mishel as senior advisor. The organization states that directors and officers must disclose relevant financial interests to the board and abstain from voting on transactions in which they are interested.
Majority Forward is led by J. B. Poersch, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. B. Poersch
President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$380K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Rebecca Lambe
Director
Senior Advisor → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $90K (2025)
Eric Eve
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Mishel
Senior Advisor
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$175K (2024) → $210K (2025)
Chris Koob
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tonya Fulkerson (2021–2023) — National Finance Director
- Former: Karen Hancox (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Luis Navarro (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $210K, to Emma Mishel (Senior Advisor). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Majority Forward
How much does Majority Forward give each year?
Majority Forward gave $176.3M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $47.6M across 7 grants.
What is Majority Forward's typical grant size?
Majority Forward's median grant in 2025 was $16,410,000, and its average grant was $22,037,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Majority Forward give grants?
Majority Forward gives mostly in District of Columbia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Majority Forward give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Majority Forward's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Majority Forward's largest grantees?
Majority Forward's largest 2025 grantees include SMP ($68,000,000), Duty and Honor ($45,650,000) and America Votes ($29,350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Majority Forward?
Majority Forward reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119.6M.
What does Majority Forward fund?
The organization states that it conducts activities promoting progressive policies and registering voters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Majority Forward?
Majority Forward has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check majorityforward.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Majority Forward's EIN?
Majority Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3690373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Majority Forward funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/majority-forward-morg_68f71db11d8740a68062586fad541ae5
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