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FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC

FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-0962378
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FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-0962378

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Est.

2017

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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FWDUS Education Fund Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in California, New York, and Texas, with a total of $2.7 million in grants paid to 271 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with FWDUS Education Fund Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FWD.US, INC. EDUCATION FUND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY AND REFORM. FDW.US EDUCATION FUND CONVENES MEETINGS AT WHICH INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN RECEIVE INSTRUCTION AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAW AND POLICY. THROUGH FWD.US EDUCATION FUND'S INFORMED IMMIGRANT PROGRAM. IT EXPLAINS RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT NAVIGATING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WITH RESPECT TO THOSE RIGHTS.
Total Funding Given

$2.7M

2024
Grantees funded
271
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

67

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$72.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
$158.5K
T
Todd Schulte
Board Member
C
Candice Jones
Board Member
L
Lorella Praeli
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC?
No. FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC give?
FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Texas. 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 FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE INITIATIVE, Justice Action Center, and OKLAHOMANS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC?
FWDUS EDUCATION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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