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G O Forward Charitable Trust

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 326331860  ·  Private foundation

G O Forward Charitable Trust is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.5M in annual giving against $78.9M in assets. This page documents the 78 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for G O Forward Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$78.9M
Total assets
78
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What G O Forward Charitable Trust funds

G O Forward Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for G O Forward Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ordway Center for Performing Arts
GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Paul, MN$1.5M2025
Environmental Defense Incorporated
GENERAL OPERATING
New York, NY$1.0M2025
Wilderness Society
GENERAL OPERATING
Washington, DC$1.0M2025
World Resources Institute
GENERAL OPERATING
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2025
World Wildlife Fund
GENERAL OPERATING
Washington, DC$1.0M2025
Wyoming Outdoor Council
GENERAL OPERATING
Lander, WY$1.0M2025
The Schubert Club
GENERAL OPERATING
Saint Paul, MN$1.0M2025
Yale University
GENERAL OPERATING
New Haven, CT$1.0M2025
Woodwell Climate Research Center
GENERAL OPERATING
Falmouth, MA$1.0M2025
The Nature Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING
Arlington, VA$1.0M2025
Ocean Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING
Washington, DC$1.0M2025
Natural Resources Defense Council
GENERAL OPERATING
New York, NY$1.0M2025
Greater Yellowstone Coalition
GENERAL OPERATING
Bozeman, MT$1.0M2025
Earthjustice
GENERAL OPERATING
San Francisco, CA$1.0M2025
St John's Health Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Jackson, WY$1.0M2025

G O Forward Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$4.5M
2023$4.2M
2024$13.0M
2025$18.6M

How to apply for funding from G O Forward Charitable Trust

G O Forward Charitable Trust'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.

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Frequently asked questions about G O Forward Charitable Trust

Does G O Forward Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
G O Forward Charitable Trust'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 G O Forward Charitable Trust fund?
G O Forward Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ordway Center for Performing Arts, Environmental Defense Incorporated, Wilderness Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does G O Forward Charitable Trust give in grants?
G O Forward Charitable Trust reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $40.3M over 78 grants.
Where is G O Forward Charitable Trust located?
G O Forward Charitable Trust is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 326331860.
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About this profile. This page is built from G O Forward Charitable Trust'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 G O Forward Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.