See Forward Fund Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Northampton, MA EIN: 20-5490000

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES, PRIMARILY PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION.

Key facts about See Forward Fund Inc

EIN: 20-5490000
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $240,000
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $34,286
Median grant: $30,000
Total assets: $676,275
Primary geography: North Carolina (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who See Forward Fund Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for See Forward Fund Inc's 7 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (35%), Arizona (25%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programmatic Support/Lobbying" (7 grants).

How See Forward Fund Inc gives

Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Next steps with See Forward Fund Inc

How to evaluate See Forward Fund Inc as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to See Forward Fund Inc with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$676K

+53.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$240K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$34K

About See Forward Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

See Forward Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Northampton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $36.

Focus Areas

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with See Forward Fund Inc?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $85K (35%)

Arizona $60K (25%)

New York $40K (17%)

District of Columbia $30K (13%)

Georgia $25K (10%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Minnesota North Carolina New Mexico New York Rhode Island Virginia

Cities

PhoenixAtlantaBrooklynChicagoRaleighCoolidgeMinneapolisSaint PaulAlbuquerqueGreensboroSanta FeWashingtonAlexandriaAuroraDurhamLos AngelesNew YorkNorcrossProvidenceSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$676,275	$441,959	$342,687
Revenue	$495,036	$405,167	$93,724
Expenses	$392,092	$132,965	$556,548
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$36	$167	$-15,276
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

55 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Down Home North Carolina ($50,000), Working Families Power ($40,000), Advance Carolina ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DOWN HOME NORTH CAROLINA Greensboro, NC	PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING	$50,000
WORKING FAMILIES POWER Brooklyn, NY	PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING	$40,000
ADVANCE CAROLINA Raleigh, NC	PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING	$35,000
LIVING UNITED FOR CHANGE ARIZONA (LUCHA) Phoenix, AZ	PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING	$30,000
PROGRESS ARIZONA Phoenix, AZ	PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING	$30,000
INDIVISIBLE PROJECT Washington, DC	PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING	$30,000
BLACK VOTERS MATTER FUND (BVM) Atlanta, GA	PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Linda Stout	President and Director	1.5	$24,780
Richard Healey	Director/Treasurer/Secreta	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is See Forward Fund Inc?

See Forward Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Northampton, MA. It holds $676K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is See Forward Fund Inc?

As of 2024, See Forward Fund Inc holds $676K in total assets with $495K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $240K in 2024.

Where does See Forward Fund Inc operate?

See Forward Fund Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia.