Forward TN
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
58
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Forward TN?
Forward TN is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($430K), Anthony Crabb and Barbara ($171K), The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc ($126K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Forward TN between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $430,000 | 22 | 2019–2022 |
| Anthony Crabb and Barbara | $170,500 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | $125,600 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| NEO Philanthropy Inc | $117,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $56,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Media Matters for America | $40,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Future Forward USA Action | $38,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sandra Schatten Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Park Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Progress Now Education | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Neubauer Family Foundation | $18,750 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Schooner Foundation | $17,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| State Power Fund | $17,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Progress Now Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| California Community Foundation | $14,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ellen and Andrew G Celli Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Judy and Noah Liff Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $251K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
What grants has Forward TN received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anthony Crabb and Barbara | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Judy and Noah Liff Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $300 |
| 2024 | Park Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Anthony Crabb and Barbara | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $14,500 |
| 2024 | The Schooner Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | NEO Philanthropy Inc | Program Grant | $52,500 |
| 2023 | Anthony Crabb and Barbara | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Sandra Schatten Foundation | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Neubauer Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $18,750 |
| 2023 | State Power Fund | PROGRAM SERVICES | $17,500 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Progress Now Education | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | TENNESSEE DEMOCRACY FORUM DEMOCRACY FELLOW PROGRAM | $8,600 |
| 2023 | The Schooner Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Ellen and Andrew G Celli Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | TENNESSEE DEMOCRACY FORUM PROJECT FUND | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Anthony Crabb and Barbara | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Media Matters for America | LGBTQ CAMPAIGN | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Future Forward USA Action | Primary Purpose | $38,000 |
| 2022 | NEO Philanthropy Inc | Program Grant | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Progress Now Education | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Schooner Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| 2021 | NEO Philanthropy Inc | Program Grant | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $31,000 |
| 2021 | Anthony Crabb and Barbara | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,500 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 58 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Forward TN?
Forward TN is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($430K), Anthony Crabb and Barbara ($171K), The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc ($126K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Forward TN between 2019–2025.
Who is Forward TN's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Forward TN, with $430K across 22 grants (2019–2022).
How much grant funding has Forward TN received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Forward TN across 58 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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