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Give Forward Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Michelle Boyers. It holds total assets of $113.3M. Annual income is reported at $206M. Total assets have grown from $25.7M in 2019 to $113.3M in 2024. 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Give Forward Foundation has made 160 grants totaling $16.7M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $4.2M in 2020 to $7.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $360 to $500K, with an average award of $104K. The foundation has supported 80 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$94K
Largest Grant
$325K
Based on 45 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.
Give Forward Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 160 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, MA.
Give Forward Foundation has distributed a total of $16.7M across 160 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $104K. Individual grants have ranged from $360 to $500K.
Give Forward Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Give Forward Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Boyers | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cristine Deberry | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie Mikuta | BOARD MEMBER AND AUDIT CHA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Sullivan | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$113.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$105.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
160
Total Giving
$16.7M
Average Grant
$104K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
80
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Education Foundation$500,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND $500,000 FOR THE TALENT INITIATIVE | Menlo Park, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Bay Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $281K | 2022 |
| Teach Plus IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The PeninsulaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Teach For America IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - TFA BAY AREA | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Leading Educators IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $250K | 2022 |
| New LeadersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Silicon Schools FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Tipping Point CommunityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Educators For ExcellenceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| New Teacher CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Cruz, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Instruction PartnersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $250K | 2022 |
| Alder Graduate School Of EducationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Redwood City Education FoundationTO SUPPORT ACADEMIC INTERVENTION AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS IN THREE SCHOOLS (TAFT, GARFIELD AND HOOVER) FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR '22-'23 | Redwood City, CA | $215K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO SAN FRANCISCO EDUCATION FUND. THE FOUNDATION'S PREFERENCE IS FOR SAN FRANCISCO EDUCATION FUND TO USE THIS GRANT TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF BAY ED FUND | San Francisco, CA | $206K | 2022 |
| Immigration Institute Of The Bay Area (Iiba)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Sobrato Early Academic Language ProgramGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Milpitas, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EVERGREEN COLLECTIVE | Los Atlos, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Teach For All IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAN BE USED TOWARD MATCH OR CHALLENGE GRANT | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource CenterHALF FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND HALF TO SUPPORT THE CRISP COLLABORATIVE FOR WORK THROUGH JUNE 2025 | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Education Leaders Of ColorFOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECONSTRUCTION TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS AND THEIR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR BLACK CURRICULUM WRITERS | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Community Legal Services In East Palo AltoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | East Palo Alto, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Social Justice CollaborativeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Coastside HopeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | El Granada, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Services & Immigrant Rights And Education NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Good Information FoundationFOR EDUCATION COVERAGE IN SUPPORT OF THE CIVIC NEWS INITIATIVE | New York City, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo CountyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Braven IncFOR BAY AREA PROGRAMMING | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| La Raza Centro Legal - San FranciscoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Edward Charles FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ASSISTING IN EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH TEACHSTART | Beverly Hills, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| New Schools FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Streetcode AcademyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | East Palo Alto, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Pangea Legal ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| All FiveGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Faith In Action Bay AreaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Carlos, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| National Center For Youth LawGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic TrustGENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE WEST CHOP COMMUNITY FUND | Jenkintown, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Detention Watch NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| TntpTO SUPPORT RAVENSWOOD CSEA/PRINCIPAL SALARY ANALYSIS | New York, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Woodside School FoundationANNUAL FUND | Woodside, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundGENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF MAYDAY | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE CRYSTAL FUND | Hillsborough, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Cheshire ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ZENO MOUNTAIN FARM | Lincoln, VT | $15K | 2022 |
| Sima StudiosFOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE YOUNG VOTE | West Hollywood, CA | $15K | 2022 |
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