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Forsythia Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Alison Carlson. It holds total assets of $33.8M. Annual income is reported at $6.6M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, California, Massachusetts. According to available records, Forsythia Foundation Inc. has made 72 grants totaling $4.2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $885K in 2021 to $1.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $150K, with an average award of $58K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Washington, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$52K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Forsythia Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 72 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, WA.
Forsythia Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $4.2M across 72 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $58K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $150K.
Forsythia Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Forsythia Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Hearne | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $151K | $0 | $151K |
| Alison Carlson | PRESIDENT & CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Geoffrey Eisenberg | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Theodore Gannett | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$33.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$33.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
72
Total Giving
$4.2M
Average Grant
$58K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Chemical SecretariatTO SUPPORT WORK ON INVESTOR INITIATIVE ON HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, INCLUDING ITS GOALS FOR EXPANDING CHEMSEC'S CAPACITY TO SUPPORT INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT WITH CHEMICAL COMPANIES | Goteborg | $150K | 2023 |
| Healthy Building NetworkFOR EXPANDING THE INFLUENCE AND IMPACT OF THE DATA HUB, A CHEMICAL HAZARDS DATABASE, CHEMFORWARD AND MATERIALWISE | Washington, DC | $135K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Prevention PartnersSUPPORT FOR CLEARYA AND POLICY ADVOCACY FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT. | San Francisco, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Defend Our HealthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Toxic-Free FutureGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MIND THE STORE AND SUPPORT FOR SAFER STATE'S PROCUREMENT EFFORTS | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeSUPPORT OF ERTHJUSTICE'S LEGAL TEAM'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORK | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Environmental Working GroupGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EWG'S WORK ON PFAS, FOOD AND TOXICS | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Virginia OrganizingGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE COMMUNICATION NETWORK | Charlottesville, VA | $60K | 2023 |
| Public Health WatchSUPPORT TRAINING JOURNALISTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DATA REPORTING | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Green Science Policy InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Environmental Health SciencesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia UniversityTO SUPPORT THE EVIDENCE-BASED ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND RELATED INGREDIENTS TO ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND COLLABORATIVE POLICY ENGAGEMENT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| CommonwealSUPPORT FOR COLLABORATIVE ON HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT'S DEVELOPMENTAL WORK REVISIONING CHE'S FUTURE ROLE, FOCUS, AND MEASURABLE IMPACT | Bolinas, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Environmental Protection NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| The Arc Of The United StatesSUPPORT FOR PROJECT TENDR | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Center For Environmental HealthSUPPORT FOR PRIORITY TOXICS ISSUES | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| The Regents Of The University Of California San FranciscoSUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAM ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT'S (PRHE) TOXICS LITIGATION LIBRARY | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Climate Bonds InitiativeRESEARCH AND PLANNING SUPPORT FOR A GREEN CHEMICALS GREEN BOND | — | $75K | 2022 |
| Clean Production ActionSUPPORT FOR INVESTOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NETWORK'S WORK EMBEDDING ENVIRONEMTANL JUSTIC AND GREEN CHEMISTRY ITO ESG STRATEGIES | Somerville, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Environmental Health ServicesSUPPORT FOR HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR STRATEGIES AND ITS OBESOGEN CONFERENCE | Bozeman, MT | $50K | 2022 |
| Texas Democracy FoundationSUPPORT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH WATCH | Austin, TX | $50K | 2022 |