The Forwith Family Foundation Inc
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing states that it was founded to provide benevolent giving for medical and surgical education.
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Forwith Family Foundation Inc gave $151K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,986
- +268.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +61.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,190
- +128.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $136,174
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Forwith Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 43 Persimmon Ridge Dr, Louisville, KY 40245
Phone: (502) 468-7310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Forwith Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paacs ($95K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 88 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 30% to recipients in Kentucky; the remaining reported shares went to Florida (3%), Texas (2%), and Indiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Forwith Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $369; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $308 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $158K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paacs Palatine, IL | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $95,000 |
| Southeast Christian Church Louisville, KY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $35,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Louisville, KY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $5,200 |
| Barren Heights Louisville, KY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $2,500 |
| New International Fort Myers, FL | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $2,400 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $2,400 |
| Christian Health Service Corps Fruitvale, TX | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $2,400 |
| Way FM Jeffersonville, IN | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $1,000 |
| Christian Academy Floyds Knobs, IN | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $600 |
| Litehouse Maternity Home Louisville, KY | Donation to a domestically registered charitable o | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,174 | $156,051 | $152,319 | $150,986 | 21 | $150,986 | $16,194 | — |
| 2024 | $143,284 | $50,869 | $43,227 | $40,992 | 13 | $40,792 | $1,204 | — |
| 2023 | $100,812 | $161,445 | $159,210 | $158,090 | 19 | $159,210 | $1,090 | — |
| 2022 | $73,913 | $49,268 | $48,935 | $48,020 | 19 | $68,935 | $803 | — |
| 2021 | $80,761 | $26,024 | $67,186 | $65,235 | 16 | $67,186 | $9 | — |
| 2020 | $121,923 | $184,614 | $96,884 | $77,535 | 18 | — | $81 | $2,403 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide benevolent giving for medical and surgical education. Its 2025 grants included support for Christian Health Service Corps, which describes its work as supporting Christian hospitals in 27 countries, providing compassionate healthcare, training local providers, and helping fund hospital infrastructure, equipment, and supplies. Other 2025 recipients included Lipscomb University, which describes itself as a Christ-centered community preparing learners through academics and transformative experiences, and Prager University Foundation, which describes its mission as promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $150,986 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $95,000, with a median grant of $500.
Among the largest reported grants were $95,000 to PAACS in Palatine, Illinois; $35,000 to Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky; $5,200 to Samaritans Purse in Louisville; and $2,500 to Barren Heights in Louisville. Other listed grants included $2,400 each to New International, Pioneers, and Christian Health Service Corps; $1,000 to Way FM; and $600 to Christian Academy. Lipscomb University and Prager University Foundation each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Keith D. Forwith as President, Susan M. Forwith as Secretary-Treasurer, and Liana M. Forwith as Director.
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc is led by Keith D Forwith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith D Forwith
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liana M Forwith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan M Forwith
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Forwith Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc gave $151K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 13 grants.
What is The Forwith Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $7,190, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Forwith Family Foundation Inc that year got $369 on average.
Where does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (9 grants).
Does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Forwith Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to a domestically registered charitable o" (21 grants).
Who are The Forwith Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Paacs ($95,000), Southeast Christian Church ($35,000) and Samaritans Purse ($5,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Forwith Family Foundation Inc?
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc reported $136K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $156K.
What does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide benevolent giving for medical and surgical education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Forwith Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Forwith Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Forwith Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2734025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Forwith Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-forwith-family-foundation-inc-morg_e278e3e293ba49b8a2b341dff67ede53
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