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Nf Forward

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 821672519  ·  Private foundation

Nf Forward is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.4M in annual giving against $7.3M in assets. This page documents the 35 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nf Forward — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.3M
Total assets
35
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nf Forward funds

Nf Forward's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education.

Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Philadelphia, PA$3.0M2024
University of Alabama Birmingham
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Birmingham, AL$2.8M2020
Stanford University
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Redwood City, CA$2.5M2024
Stanford University
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Redwood City, CA$2.4M2022
Stanford University
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Redwood City, CA$2.0M2023
University of Alabama Birmingham
SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS RELATED TO NEUROFIBROMATOSIS.
Birmingham, AL$1.7M2018
Children's Tumor Foundation
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
New York, NY$1.5M2024
Children's Tumor Foundation
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
New York, NY$1.5M2022
Children's Tumor Foundation
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH.
New York, NY$1.5M2019
Children's Tumor Foundation
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
New York, NY$1.5M2023
Children's Tumor Foundation
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
New York, NY$1.5M2020
Children's Tumor Foundation
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH.
New York, NY$1.5M2018
University of Alabama at Birmingham
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Birmingham, AL$1.2M2024
Stanford University
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Palo Alto, CA$1.0M2020
Stanford University
SUPPORT FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS RESEARCH
Palo Alto, CA$1.0M2019

Nf Forward giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.2M
2019$3.5M
2020$5.4M
2022$4.7M
2023$5.3M
2024$14.7M

How to apply for funding from Nf Forward

Nf 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 nfforwarddetroit.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nf Forward

Does Nf Forward accept grant applications?
Nf 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 Nf Forward fund?
Nf Forward's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama Birmingham, Stanford University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nf Forward give in grants?
Nf Forward reported $5.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $36.8M over 35 grants.
Where is Nf Forward located?
Nf Forward is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 821672519.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nf 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 Nf Forward. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.