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Center Forward

Mc Lean, Virginia  ·  EIN 272429741  ·  Private foundation

Center Forward is a Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.2M in annual giving against $1.5M in assets. This page documents the 11 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Center Forward — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.5M
Total assets
11
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Center Forward funds

Center Forward's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Center Forward, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center Forward Committee
ADVOCACY
Mc Lean, VA$2.7M2020
Center Forward Committee
POLITICAL
Mc Lean, VA$2.1M2022
Consumers for Quality Care
GEN'L PURPOSE
Catharpin, VA$1.5M2020
Consumers for Quality Care
GENERAL PURPOSE
Catharpin, VA$915K2022
Consumers for Quality Care
ADVOCACY
Catharpin, VA$550K2024
Center Forward Committee
POLITICAL
Mc Lean, VA$331K2024
Center Forward Initiative Inc
POLITICAL
Mc Lean, VA$302K2024
Consumers for Quality Care
ADVOCACY
Catharpin, VA$50K2023
Renew Democracy Foundation
EDUCATION
Washington, DC$50K2023
Center Forward Foundation
EDUCATION
Mc Lean, VA$33K2022
Center Forward Foundation
EDUCATION
Mc Lean, VA$7K2023

Center Forward giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.2M
2022$3.0M
2023$107K
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Center Forward

Center Forward's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at center-forward.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Center Forward

Does Center Forward accept grant applications?
Center Forward's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Center Forward fund?
Center Forward's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Center Forward Committee, Center Forward Committee, Consumers for Quality Care. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Center Forward give in grants?
Center Forward reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.6M over 11 grants.
Where is Center Forward located?
Center Forward is based in Mc Lean, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272429741.
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About this profile. This page is built from Center Forward's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Center Forward. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.