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Give Forward Foundation

Palo Alto, California  ·  EIN 823785197  ·  Private foundation

Give Forward Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.2M in annual giving against $26.0M in assets. This page documents the 261 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Give Forward Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$26.0M
Total assets
261
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Give Forward Foundation funds

Give Forward Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, k-12 education, youth development.

EducationHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, youth pop.

black communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bay Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$1.5M2024
Bay Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$1.1M2024
Bay Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$1.1M2023
Ravenswood Education Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Menlo Park, CA$1.0M2024
Bay Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$652K2023
Ravenswood Education Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Menlo Park, CA$500K2023
Ravenswood Education Foundation
$500,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND $500,000 FOR THE TALENT INITIATIVE
Menlo Park, CA$500K2022
Tipping Point Community
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$347K2024
Teach for America Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA - BAY AREA
San Francisco, CA$325K2020
Ravenswood Education Foundation
$50,000 FOR DONORSCHOOSE REMOTE LEARNING GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR TEACHERS, $250,000 GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Menlo Park, CA$300K2020
Bay Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Rafael, CA$280K2022
Tipping Point Community
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$271K2023
New Teacher Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Santa Cruz, CA$250K2023
Leading Educators Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$250K2023
New Leaders
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$250K2023

Give Forward Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$479K
2020$4.2M
2022$7.3M
2023$8.5M
2024$11.5M

How to apply for funding from Give Forward Foundation

Give Forward Foundation'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 Give Forward Foundation

Does Give Forward Foundation accept grant applications?
Give Forward Foundation'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 Give Forward Foundation fund?
Give Forward Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Bay Education Fund, Bay Education Fund, Bay Education Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Give Forward Foundation give in grants?
Give Forward Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.0M over 261 grants.
Where is Give Forward Foundation located?
Give Forward Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823785197.
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About this profile. This page is built from Give Forward Foundation'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 Give Forward Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.