FORWARD FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The FORWARD FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funds by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $72.5K across five grantees but does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To enhance the lives of children.
Cause Areas
1
Gift distribution
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ANNE CARLSEN CENTER
$198K
36%
GRAND FORKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC
$25K
5%
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC
$15K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$26K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FORWARD FOUNDATION?
No. FORWARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FORWARD FOUNDATION give?
FORWARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Dakota and Minnesota. 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 FORWARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FORWARD FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FORWARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FORWARD FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $73 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FORWARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FORWARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ANNE CARLSEN CENTER, GRAND FORKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC, and SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FORWARD FOUNDATION?
FORWARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.