Majority Forward
Majority Forward is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization based in Washington, DC. The organization advocates for progressive policies and engages in nonpartisan voter registration activities. As a 501(c)(4) entity, it is classified as a civic league created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational, or recreational purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$91.9M
+420.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$47.6M
-55.8% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6.8M
-49.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Majority Forward's mission is to advocate for progressive policies and engage in nonpartisan voter registration. The organization conducts activities promoting progressive policies while facilitating voter registration to strengthen democratic participation.
Grantmaking
Majority Forward functions as a grantmaker to other social welfare organizations. Recent grants made by the organization include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Revenue: $128,000,000
- Total Expenses: $53,500,000
- Total Assets: $91,900,000
- Total Liabilities: $89,800
Executive Compensation (most recent filing):
- Executive Compensation: $595,750
- Other Salaries and Wages: $193,250
The organization operates with a staff of three employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $91,876,704 | $17,655,980 | $18,831,413 |
| Revenue | $127,822,573 | $122,588,713 | $75,229,139 |
| Expenses | $53,522,480 | $123,858,386 | $56,562,710 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,120,003 | — | — |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Duty and Honor ($20,725,000), Last Best Place Pac ($12,530,000), Smp ($7,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMP WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000,000 |
| AMERICA VOTES WASHINGTON, DC | SOCIAL WELFARE | $2,550,000 |
| DUTY AND HONOR WASHINGTON, DC | SOCIAL WELFARE | $20,725,000 |
| DUTY AND COUNTRY WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,050,000 |
| END CITIZENS UNITEDLET AMERICA VOTE ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | SOCIAL WELFARE | $505,000 |
| LAST BEST PLACE PAC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,530,000 |
| NEVADA ALLIANCE LAS VEGAS, NV | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John B. Poersch is listed as a principal officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J B POERSCH | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| CHRIS KOOB | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ERIC EVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA LAMBE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $90,000 |
| EMMA MISHEL | SENIOR ADVISOR | 20 | $175,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Majority Forward fund?
Majority Forward's mission is to advocate for progressive policies and engage in nonpartisan voter registration. The organization conducts activities promoting progressive policies while facilitating voter registration to strengthen democratic participation.
How do I apply for a grant from Majority Forward?
Majority Forward functions as a grantmaker to other social welfare organizations. Recent grants made by the organization include: • Duty and Honor: $20,725,000 (2024) • America Votes: $2,550,000 (2024) • End Citizens United Let America Vote Action Fund: $505,000 (2024) Total giving reported was $107,616,657 based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023).
What size grants does Majority Forward award?
In 2024, Majority Forward awarded 7 grants totaling $47.6M — an average of about $6.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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