Design Forward Alliance
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2024
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2021–2024
Who funds Design Forward Alliance?
Design Forward Alliance is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Burnham Center for Community Advancement ($555K), The Conrad Prebys Foundation ($350K), Wrethinking the Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Design Forward Alliance between 2021–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Center for Community Advancement | $555,131 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Conrad Prebys Foundation | $350,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Wrethinking the Foundation | $150,000 | 3 | 2021 |
| Sempra Foundation | $800 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2024) to $380K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $39K.
What grants has Design Forward Alliance received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Conrad Prebys Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $38,814 |
| 2023 | The Conrad Prebys Foundation | WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL | $156,055 |
| 2023 | Burnham Center for Community Advancement | MISSION SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Sempra Foundation | COMMUNITY | $500 |
| 2022 | Burnham Center for Community Advancement | MISSION SUPPORT | $175,131 |
| 2022 | The Conrad Prebys Foundation | WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL | $155,131 |
| 2021 | Burnham Center for Community Advancement | GENERAL | $230,000 |
| 2021 | Wrethinking the Foundation | Bidding project for the World Design Capital Designation | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Wrethinking the Foundation | For the design city designation bid | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Wrethinking the Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Sempra Foundation | CIVIC & COMMUNITY | $300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Design Forward Alliance?
Design Forward Alliance is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Burnham Center for Community Advancement ($555K), The Conrad Prebys Foundation ($350K), Wrethinking the Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Design Forward Alliance between 2021–2024.
Who is Design Forward Alliance's largest funder?
Burnham Center for Community Advancement is the largest recorded funder of Design Forward Alliance, with $555K across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Design Forward Alliance received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Design Forward Alliance across 11 grants from 4 funders between 2021–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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