Families Forward
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Families Forward?
Families Forward is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by United Way of Central Iowa ($810K), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($128K), Chrysalis Foundation ($48K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Families Forward between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Iowa | $809,642 | 8 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $127,940 | 14 | 2020–2024 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | $47,689 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $23,450 | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $13,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Des Moines Area Association of | $10,700 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $8,738 | 1 | 2025 |
| Network for Good | $8,473 | 1 | 2020 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $6,518 | 1 | 2024 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Gartner Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Choice Credit Union Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | $3,810 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Beasley Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $1,709 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | $800 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $267K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $221K.
What grants has Families Forward received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Central Iowa | FF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $157,690 |
| 2025 | The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $8,738 |
| 2025 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $7,400 |
| 2025 | Des Moines Area Association of | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED | $5,200 |
| 2025 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER GRANT, CLIENT EMERGENCY GRANT | $3,850 |
| 2025 | Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Match for Team Up for Tomorrow 1st Place team donation | $2,864 |
| 2025 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Beasley Family Foundation Inc | SOCIAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| 2025 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | Volunteer Day Project | $500 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Iowa | NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER | $93,509 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Iowa | BIDWELL RIVERSIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $57,750 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $31,550 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $15,550 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD AND CLIENT EMERGENCY FUND | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | BIDWELL PANTRY MATERIALS | $6,518 |
| 2024 | Des Moines Area Association of | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Gartner Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF HOMELESS FAMILIES IN IOWA | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Community Choice Credit Union Foundation | TO AID IN FAMILIES FORWARD MISSION TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, LIFE-CHANGING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $1,200 |
| 2024 | Beasley Family Foundation Inc | SOCIAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Iowa | 5-2-1-0 LET'S GO, COMMUNITY HOME VISITING, CHILD CARE NURSE CONSULTANTS, , DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, HEALTH EQUITY PRENATAL SUPPORT, NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | $90,547 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD AND CLIENT EMERGENCY FUND | $5,300 |
| 2023 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | PANDEMIC RESPONSE/GENERAL OPERATING FY 2022/23 | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Families Forward?
Families Forward is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by United Way of Central Iowa ($810K), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($128K), Chrysalis Foundation ($48K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Families Forward between 2019–2025.
Who is Families Forward's largest funder?
United Way of Central Iowa is the largest recorded funder of Families Forward, with $810K across 8 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Families Forward received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Families Forward across 55 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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