The Forge Initiative Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$113K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Forge Initiative Inc?
The Forge Initiative Inc is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) ($43K), Carolinas Credit Union Foundation ($25K), Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation IN ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $113K in grants to The Forge Initiative Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | $43,221 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Carolinas Credit Union Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation IN | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Criminal Justice Reform Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Verizon Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $34K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
What grants has The Forge Initiative Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $7,800 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $500 |
| 2024 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $6,373 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Criminal Justice Reform Foundation | REGRANT TO PARTNER WITH CJRF MISSION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $13,709 |
| 2021 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $6,114 |
| 2020 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $9,225 |
| 2020 | Duke Energy Foundation | EDUCATION | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Verizon Foundation | VIP PAYOUT FOR 02/10/20 | $750 |
| 2019 | Carolinas Credit Union Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Forge Initiative Inc?
The Forge Initiative Inc is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) ($43K), Carolinas Credit Union Foundation ($25K), Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation IN ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $113K in grants to The Forge Initiative Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is The Forge Initiative Inc's largest funder?
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is the largest recorded funder of The Forge Initiative Inc, with $43K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Forge Initiative Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $113K in grants to The Forge Initiative Inc across 12 grants from 7 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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