Forward Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Forward Foundation Inc?
Forward Foundation Inc is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Janesville Foundation Inc ($740K), Kennedy Family Foundation Inc ($190K), JPC Foundation ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Forward Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville Foundation Inc | $739,764 | 11 | 2020–2023 |
| Kennedy Family Foundation Inc | $190,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| JPC Foundation | $113,332 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $92,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc | $85,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc | $36,666 | 2 | 2019–2024 |
| Barry and Marci Brandt Family | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $24,530 | 14 | 2019–2023 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $17,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Viola E Lundeberg Trust | $11,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $7,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $446K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
What grants has Forward Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JPC Foundation | SUPPORT (2 OF 3) | $16,666 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Viola E Lundeberg Trust | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Kennedy Family Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $16,666 |
| 2024 | JPC Foundation | SUPPORT (1 OF 3) | $16,666 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Viola E Lundeberg Trust | EDUCATION FOUNDATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Janesville Foundation Inc | JANESVILLE BUSINESS HUB- START UP EXPENSES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Kennedy Family Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Janesville Foundation Inc | WSCC PROJECT AND COMMUNICATIONS/PR MANAGERS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Barry and Marci Brandt Family | BUSINESS HUB FORMATION AND VISON FORWARD PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Janesville Foundation Inc | FORWARD JVL LEADERSHIP DEVELOMENT PROGRAM | $16,200 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for the Town Square Gran Prix | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Janesville Foundation Inc | JACVB-ART INFUSION MURAL PROJECT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Viola E Lundeberg Trust | EDUCATION FOUNDATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Baird Foundation Inc | OTHER | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Janesville Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THE WOODMAN'S SPORTS & CONVENTION CENTER | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Janesville Foundation Inc | DIRECTOR SEARCH FOR FORWARD JANESVILLE | $49,000 |
| 2022 | Kennedy Family Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ARISE NOW | $40,000 |
| 2022 | JPC Foundation | JANESVILLE ARISE (5 OF 5) | $40,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the town Square Gran Prix | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Baird Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,700 |
| 2022 | Viola E Lundeberg Trust | EDUCATION FOUNDATION | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd | CHARITABLE - ART INFUSION | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Janesville Foundation Inc | ARISE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION | $300,000 |
| 2021 | Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc | JANESVILLE TOWN SQUARE EAST SIDE KIOSK AND HERITAGE BRIDGE UNDERLIGHTING | $42,500 |
| 2021 | Kennedy Family Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ARISE NOW | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Forward Foundation Inc?
Forward Foundation Inc is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Janesville Foundation Inc ($740K), Kennedy Family Foundation Inc ($190K), JPC Foundation ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Forward Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Forward Foundation Inc's largest funder?
Janesville Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Forward Foundation Inc, with $740K across 11 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Forward Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Forward Foundation Inc across 53 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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