The Forward Foundation
The Forward Foundation was founded to increase the participation of working-age people in their granite state communities through public policy research, education, and leadership growth. Working-age people are vastly underrepresented as leaders in local elected office, community organizations, and state government in New Hampshire. The Forward Foundation seeks to empower this population in their communities by identifying, educating, and supporting them so they will grow as leaders and participate more fully in our democracy.
The Forward Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $249,296
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $424,179
- +1594.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $52
- +67.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $436,041
- +1257.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Forward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 603 Forward Concord, NH | Funding | $15,000 |
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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 | $249,296 | $424,179 | $436,041 | — | — | $52 |
| 2023 | $278,504 | $25,031 | $32,126 | — | — | $31 |
| 2022 | $288,557 | $378,110 | $145,698 | $15,000 | 1 | $6 |
About The Forward Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Forward Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Concord, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $249K in total assets. Net investment income was $52.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Forward Foundation is led by Molly Lunn Owen, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Molly Lunn Owen
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $33K (2024)
Elizabeth Wester
Chair
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Kelley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Amy Spencer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ava Hawkes
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Gerding
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Taylor
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $33K, to Molly Lunn Owen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Forward Foundation
How large is The Forward Foundation?
The Forward Foundation reported $249K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $424K.
What is The Forward Foundation?
The Forward Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Concord, NH. It holds $249K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Forward Foundation operate?
The Forward Foundation has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is The Forward Foundation's EIN?
The Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0808418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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