The Forward Fund Inc
The mission of the Forward Fund, inc. Is to promote and strengthen jewish peoplehood, culture and heritage by supporting and benefiting the forward association inc.
The Forward Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Forward Fund Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,448,000
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,448,000
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,448,000
- Total assets
- $27,687,244
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Forward Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Forward Association Inc ($1.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Forward Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). 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 $1.4M (2024) to $2.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Forward Association Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,448,000 |
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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 | $27,687,244 | $1,308,164 | $2,307,908 | $1,448,000 | 1 | $1,308,164 |
| 2023 | $27,923,676 | $961,330 | $3,198,828 | $2,450,000 | 1 | $984,044 |
| 2022 | $28,381,166 | $830,155 | $3,249,642 | $2,535,000 | 1 | $831,575 |
| 2021 | $35,008,082 | $1,711,141 | $2,201,961 | $1,500,000 | 1 | $1,711,917 |
| 2020 | $34,833,865 | $3,030,017 | $2,247,771 | $1,500,000 | 1 | $2,957,517 |
About The Forward Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Forward Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Forward Fund Inc is led by Rachel Fishman Feddersen, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Fishman Feddersen
CEO
CEO & Publisher → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Norich
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Silberstein
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Morowitz
Investment Policy Committee
Investment Policy Committee Cha → Investment Policy Committee Chair, 2021
Investment Policy Committee Chair → Investment Policy Committee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Feldman
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sochieta Moth
Vice President, Finance & Operations
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yeheskel Dattner
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Swibel
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jeff Gottlieb (2023–2024) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 111224
- Former: Alan Bendich (2020–2023) — Vice President, Finance & Operations · Filing note: Through 61523
- Former: Caryl Ratner (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ken Bob (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Mlotek (2020) — Treasurer
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 Forward Fund Inc
How much does The Forward Fund Inc give each year?
The Forward Fund Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 1 grant.
How large is The Forward Fund Inc?
The Forward Fund Inc reported $27.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is The Forward Fund Inc?
The Forward Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $27.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Forward Fund Inc operate?
The Forward Fund Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Forward Fund Inc's EIN?
The Forward Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4590140. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Forward Fund Inc funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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