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THE FORWARD FUND INC

THE FORWARD FUND INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-4590140
Regional Funder
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THE FORWARD FUND INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-4590140
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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THE FORWARD FUND INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based engagement model and provides funding by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund allocated a total of $1.4 million across a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROMOTE AND STRENGTHEN JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD, CULTURE AND HERITAGE BY SUPPORTING AND BENEFITING THE FORWARD ASSOCIATION INC.
Total Funding Given

$1.4M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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THE FORWARD ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY
$32.4M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$5.6M
Median 2nd year grant
$6.8M
J
James Feldman
Board Member
A
Alan Silberstein
Board Member
S
Samuel Norich
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FORWARD FUND INC?
No. THE FORWARD FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FORWARD FUND INC give?
THE FORWARD FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 THE FORWARD FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FORWARD FUND INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5.6 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FORWARD FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, THE FORWARD FUND INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FORWARD FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE FORWARD FUND INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FORWARD ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FORWARD FUND INC?
THE FORWARD FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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