See Forward Fund Inc
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.
See Forward Fund Inc at a glance
In short: See Forward Fund Inc gave $240K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $34,286
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $676,275
- +53.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who See Forward Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Down Home North Carolina ($50K). Together the top 7 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 55 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How See Forward Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $676,275 | $495,036 | $392,092 | $240,000 | 7 | $36 |
| 2023 | $441,959 | $405,167 | $132,965 | — | — | $167 |
| 2022 | $342,687 | $93,724 | $556,548 | $444,000 | 7 | $-15,276 |
| 2021 | $644,011 | $594,147 | $1,253,807 | $992,482 | 17 | $185,147 |
| 2020 | $1,636,703 | $1,145,125 | $1,550,730 | $1,215,000 | 24 | $84,125 |
About See Forward Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
See Forward Fund Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
See Forward Fund Inc is led by Linda Stout, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Stout
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$780 (2020) → $25K (2024)
Richard Healey
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Linda Stout (President and Director).
Frequently asked questions about See Forward Fund Inc
How much does See Forward Fund Inc give each year?
See Forward Fund Inc gave $240K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is See Forward Fund Inc's typical grant size?
See Forward Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $34,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does See Forward Fund Inc give grants?
See Forward Fund Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (25%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does See Forward Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on See Forward Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programmatic Support/Lobbying" (7 grants).
Who are See Forward Fund Inc's largest grantees?
See Forward Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Down Home North Carolina ($50,000), Working Families Power ($40,000) and Advance Carolina ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is See Forward Fund Inc?
See Forward Fund Inc reported $676K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $495K.
What is See Forward Fund Inc?
See Forward Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Northampton, MA. It holds $676K in total assets as of 2024.
What is See Forward Fund Inc's EIN?
See Forward Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5490000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). See Forward Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/see-forward-fund-inc-morg_b99e34b306434c909d1574310963e2c1
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