The Forehand Family Foundation
The Forehand Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cordele, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $349K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $49K.
The Forehand Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Forehand Family Foundation gave $28K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,400
- +158.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,057
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $349,147
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Forehand Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Episcopal Church ($21K). Together the top 7 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Forehand Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $11K (2023) to $608K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church Cordele, GA | General Support | $21,000 |
| Georgia Women of Achievement Inc Macon, GA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Candler School of Theology Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Crisp County Community Council Cordele, GA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Peniel Recovery Ministries Inc Pinehurst, GA | General Support | $1,000 |
| El Faro United Methodist Church Albany, GA | General Support | $900 |
| Cordele-Crisp Community League Cordele, GA | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $349,147 | $54,236 | $34,846 | $28,400 | 7 | $29,958 | $49,348 | $17,771 |
| 2023 | $329,757 | $22,829 | $18,016 | $11,000 | 4 | $12,435 | $16,148 | $18,148 |
| 2022 | $324,944 | $23,430 | $43,535 | $36,200 | 5 | $37,777 | $17,757 | $19,569 |
| 2021 | $345,049 | $30,488 | $60,692 | $52,574 | 10 | $52,574 | $12,370 | $21,171 |
| 2020 | $375,253 | $169,031 | $616,553 | $608,011 | 4 | — | $161,741 | $32,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Forehand Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Forehand Family Foundation is led by David A. Forehand Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Forehand Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Forehand Family Foundation
How much does The Forehand Family Foundation give each year?
The Forehand Family Foundation gave $28K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 4 grants.
What is The Forehand Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Forehand Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,057, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Forehand Family Foundation give grants?
The Forehand Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cordele, GA (3 grants).
Does The Forehand Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Forehand Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Forehand Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Forehand Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Episcopal Church ($21,000), Georgia Women of Achievement Inc ($2,500) and Candler School of Theology ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Forehand Family Foundation?
The Forehand Family Foundation reported $349K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Forehand Family Foundation's EIN?
The Forehand Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6368488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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