ONWARD! IS A TAX-EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ORGANIZED FOR PUBLIC CHARITY PURPOSES. ONWARD!'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE BASE THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE FOUR CORNERS' COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
+21.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$353K
-56.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-61.0% YoY
About Onward a Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Onward a Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CORTEZ, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $353K. Net investment income was $224K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,978,527 | $6,567,529 | $5,693,377 |
| Revenue | $5,147,847 | $4,158,533 | $3,597,468 |
| Expenses | $3,846,492 | $3,781,548 | $2,572,635 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $224,083 | $125,582 | $132,947 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grants 5000 and under ($158,589), Good Samaritan Center ($91,029), Bridge Emergency Shltr ($32,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE EMERGENCY SHLTR CORTEZ, CO | SUPPORT EMERGENCY SHELTER | $32,500 |
| Cortez Animal Shelter Cortez, CO | General operations | $10,000 |
| Durango School District 9-R Durango, CO | General Operations | $6,500 |
| Four Corners Writers Cortez, CO | General Operations | $5,925 |
| Fundamental Needs Inc Cortez, CO | General Operations | $13,649 |
| Good Samaritan Center Cortez, CO | Food Bank Operations | $91,029 |
| Grants 5000 and under Cortez, CO | General operations and projects | $158,589 |
| Montezuma Heritage Museum Cortez, CO | Gneral Operations | $9,300 |
| Montezuma Land Conservancy Cortez, CO | FUNDS ARE USED TO PAY FOR PROGRAM COSTS. | $5,500 |
| Peacefull Tomorrows Port Jervis, NY | General Operations | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles R Forth Jr | Chief Executive Officer | 20 | $37,300 |
| David Coit Jr | Vice President | 2 | — |
| MB MCAFEE | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Tewell | Director | 2 | — |
| Rebecca Samulski | Director | 2 | — |
| PETE MONTANO | President | 2 | — |
| Laura Herrick | Director | 2 | — |
| Jessie Farias Jr | Director | 2 | — |
| Youvonne Neeley | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Casey Simpson | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onward a Legacy Foundation?
Onward a Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CORTEZ, CO. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Onward a Legacy Foundation?
As of 2024, Onward a Legacy Foundation holds $8.0M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $353K in 2024.
Where does Onward a Legacy Foundation operate?
Onward a Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Onward a Legacy Foundation award?
In 2024, Onward a Legacy Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $353K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Onward a Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Onward a Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0045741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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