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Est.

2010

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

CENTER FORWARD is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $1.2 million across three grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CENTER FORWARD can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ADVANCE THE MAINSTREAM PRINCIPLES ESPOUSED BY THE MODERATE MOVEMENT BY PROVIDING A SERIES OF FORUMS AND PROGRAMS THROUGH WHICH PARTICIPANTS CAN ENGAGE IN THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION AND DEBATE.
Total Funding Given
$1.2M
2024
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$669.8K
R
Riley Kilburg
Board Member
J
Jefferies Murray
Board Member
J
John Tanner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTER FORWARD?
No. CENTER FORWARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTER FORWARD give?
CENTER FORWARD primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CENTER FORWARD’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTER FORWARD fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTER FORWARD make each year?
In 2024, CENTER FORWARD awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTER FORWARD fund recently?
In 2024, CENTER FORWARD awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include CONSUMERS FOR QUALITY CARE, CENTER FORWARD FOUNDATION, and RENEW DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTER FORWARD?
CENTER FORWARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.