Trade It Forward Foundation
Trade It Forward Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York City, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $601.
Trade It Forward Foundation at a glance
In short: Trade It Forward Foundation gave $81K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,000
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,200
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $29,742
- -58.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (38% 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 Trade It Forward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc ($30K). Together the top 5 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Hedge Funds Care Inc New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Jersey City Fire Foundation Jersey City, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation Independence, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Own Your Future Outreach Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,742 | $127,652 | $168,916 | $81,000 | 5 | $167,127 | $601 |
| 2023 | $71,006 | $181,647 | $110,641 | $100,000 | 4 | — | $2,474 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trade It Forward Foundation is led by Madelyn Lando, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Madelyn Lando
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matteo Amato
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Logan (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Trade It Forward Foundation
How much does Trade It Forward Foundation give each year?
Trade It Forward Foundation gave $81K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 4 grants.
What is Trade It Forward Foundation's typical grant size?
Trade It Forward Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Trade It Forward Foundation give grants?
Trade It Forward Foundation's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (37%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Trade It Forward Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Trade It Forward Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Trade It Forward Foundation's largest grantees?
Trade It Forward Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc ($30,000), Hedge Funds Care Inc ($30,000) and The Jersey City Fire Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Trade It Forward Foundation?
Trade It Forward Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $128K.
What is Trade It Forward Foundation's EIN?
Trade It Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2385203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Trade It Forward Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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