BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-2250437
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Alliances & Advocacy
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-2250437
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Alliances & Advocacy
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $2.6 million across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
STUDY POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING AMERICA'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
Cause Areas
1
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DEMOCRACYFIRST C/O VERDOLINO & LOWEY PC
Washington, DC
$1.6M
59%
BUSINESS FORWARD INC
Washington, DC
$469.5K
18%
ORGANIZING EMPOWERMENT FUND INC
MCFARLAND, WI
$350K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$350K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION?
No. BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION give?
BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Wisconsin, and 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 BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $350 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include DEMOCRACYFIRST C/O VERDOLINO & LOWEY PC, BUSINESS FORWARD INC, and ORGANIZING EMPOWERMENT FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION?
BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.