Forward Theater Company
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
69
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Forward Theater Company?
Forward Theater Company is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Madison Community Foundation ($580K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($185K), The Evjue Foundation Inc ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Forward Theater Company between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Community Foundation | $580,280 | 24 | 2020–2024 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $185,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Evjue Foundation Inc | $95,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $69,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc | $62,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Nimick Forbesway Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc | $47,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $25,025 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| DL and LF Rikkers Family | $9,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Marriott Daughters Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Green Bay Packers Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| John W Thompson and Jane a Bartell Charitable Foun | $2,700 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $1,349 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Alvarado Family Foundation Inc | $750 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $258K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $163K.
What grants has Forward Theater Company received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nimick Forbesway Foundation | Future Forward Endowment Campaign | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Evjue Foundation Inc | FOR THE FUTURE FORWARD ENDOWMENT FUND | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Marriott Daughters Foundation | MISSION RELATED OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Green Bay Packers Foundation | BEYOND THE STAGE | $3,000 |
| 2025 | DL and LF Rikkers Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Alvarado Family Foundation Inc | DONATION | $500 |
| 2024 | Madison Community Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $62,023 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Madison Community Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $31,294 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Evjue Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Madison Community Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $14,544 |
| 2024 | Madison Community Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $13,464 |
| 2024 | Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Madison Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES (UNRESTRICTED) | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $9,325 |
| 2024 | Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | DL and LF Rikkers Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Alvarado Family Foundation Inc | DONATION | $250 |
| 2023 | Madison Community Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $68,037 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $27,500 |
| 2023 | Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,700 |
| 2023 | The Evjue Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OPERATIONS - COUNTY GOVERNMENT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Madison Community Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $14,340 |
Showing 30 most recent of 69 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Forward Theater Company?
Forward Theater Company is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Madison Community Foundation ($580K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($185K), The Evjue Foundation Inc ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Forward Theater Company between 2019–2025.
Who is Forward Theater Company's largest funder?
Madison Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Forward Theater Company, with $580K across 24 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Forward Theater Company received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Forward Theater Company across 69 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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