Families Forward
Des Moines, IA ·EIN 42-1258470 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Families Forward?
Families Forward is funded by 36 grantmakers, led by The Gitlin Family Foundation ($150K), Haseley Family Foundation ($130K), The Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $888K in grants to Families Forward between 2019–2025.
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| The Off Family Foundation | $1,900 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $1,709 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Loucks Family Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Agnes Nordloh Charitable Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | $800 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Hale Family Foundation | $300 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Pond Lehocky Giordano Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2023 |
| William Pl Barrett Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Anderson Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2019 |
| Wolf Run Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has Families Forward received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sycamore Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Beasley Family Foundation Inc | SOCIAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Iowa | NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER | $93,509 |
| 2024 | Ascend Nonprofit Solutions | For one of our fiscal sponsorships- | $32,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $31,550 |
| 2024 | The Gitlin Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Haseley Family Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $15,550 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sycamore Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Chrysalis Foundation | COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD AND CLIENT EMERGENCY FUND | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | BIDWELL PANTRY MATERIALS | $6,518 |
| 2024 | Des Moines Area Association of | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Community Choice Credit Union | TO AID IN FAMILIES FORWARD MISSION TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, LIFE-CHANGING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gartner Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF HOMELESS FAMILIES IN IOWA | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Meshewa Farm Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Oliver Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 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 |
| 2024 | The Loucks Family Foundation | Provide family support services | $500 |
| 2023 | Haseley Family Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Gitlin Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Sun Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Sycamore Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | William P Anderson Foundation Central Trust | BOND HILL ACADEMY AFTER | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Meshewa Farm Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 79 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Families Forward?
Families Forward is funded by 36 grantmakers, led by The Gitlin Family Foundation ($150K), Haseley Family Foundation ($130K), The Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $888K in grants to Families Forward between 2019–2025.
Who is Families Forward's largest funder?
The Gitlin Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Families Forward, with $150K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Families Forward received?
IRS 990 filings record $888K in grants to Families Forward across 79 grants from 36 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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