Pay It Forward
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$234K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Pay It Forward?
Pay It Forward is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Bruni Foundation Inc ($68K), Astrup Family Foundation ($60K), Centra Foundation Inc ($28K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $234K in grants to Pay It Forward between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bruni Foundation Inc | $67,826 | 1 | 2024 |
| Astrup Family Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Centra Foundation Inc | $28,268 | 1 | 2025 |
| New Hope Foundation | $12,666 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Coborn Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Halloran Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| McGuire Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Allina Health System | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Luke 1248 Foundation Inc | $5,734 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Larry and Alice Kitahara | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Flood Family Foundation II Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Broyhill Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Flaherty Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Enchanted Backpack | $1,615 | 2 | 2021 |
| Inspirational Giving | $1,596 | 1 | 2022 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $619 | 1 | 2022 |
| Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $93K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $63K.
What grants has Pay It Forward received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Centra Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $28,268 |
| 2025 | Astrup Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Coborn Family Foundation | CASINO NIGHT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Bruni Foundation Inc | ENDING WORLD HUNGER | $67,826 |
| 2024 | Astrup Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Astrup Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Larry and Alice Kitahara | TO SPREAD CHESED IN THE WORLD | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Flaherty Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable | GENERAL | $100 |
| 2022 | Allina Health System | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Flood Family Foundation II Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Inspirational Giving | Community Support | $1,596 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $619 |
| 2021 | The Halloran Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | New Hope Foundation | CHARITY | $8,600 |
| 2021 | Luke 1248 Foundation Inc | SUPPORT | $5,734 |
| 2021 | Broyhill Family Foundation Inc | INDIGENT SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Enchanted Backpack | IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | $1,548 |
| 2021 | Enchanted Backpack | DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS | $67 |
| 2020 | McGuire Family Foundation | ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARITY PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | New Hope Foundation | CHARITY | $4,066 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pay It Forward?
Pay It Forward is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Bruni Foundation Inc ($68K), Astrup Family Foundation ($60K), Centra Foundation Inc ($28K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $234K in grants to Pay It Forward between 2020–2025.
Who is Pay It Forward's largest funder?
The Bruni Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Pay It Forward, with $68K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Pay It Forward received?
IRS 990 filings record $234K in grants to Pay It Forward across 21 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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