Housing Forward
Maywood, Illinois · EIN 363876660 · Private foundation
Housing Forward is a private foundation based in Maywood, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.4M in grants paid and $2.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 46 individual grants from this funder — $5.4M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for faith-based (christian). This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Housing Forward funds
Housing Forward's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, housing & homelessness.
Populations it has supported include black communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds Plus Care GENERAL ASSISTANCE | La Grange, IL | $514K | 2023 |
| Beds Plus Care GENERAL ASSISTANCE | La Grange, IL | $463K | 2022 |
| Beds Plus GENERAL ASSISTANCE | La Grange, IL | $388K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Housing Forward
Housing Forward's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at housingforward.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Housing Forward
- Does Housing Forward accept grant applications?
- Housing Forward's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Housing Forward fund?
- Housing Forward's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include Beds Plus Care, Beds Plus. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Housing Forward give in grants?
- Housing Forward reported $6.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 46 grants.
- Where is Housing Forward located?
- Housing Forward is based in Maywood, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363876660.
- How can I find foundations similar to Housing Forward?
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