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Forbadges

Preselected recipients only Encino, California · EIN 954759981

Forbadges is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,750 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $56,750 and the largest $56,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$50,0001$43,504
2024$56,7501$53,566

How to apply

Forbadges says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Forbadges funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$56,750

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lapd Lafd Hospitals FBO 1st Respond
Los Angeles, CA
To assist first responders and their families who have been involved in a traumatic situation.$56,750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Forbadges accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Forbadges give?

$56,750 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $56,750.

Who runs Forbadges?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephen N Getzoff (Sec & Treas), Paul C McDonald (President) and Brian H Bluestein (Vice President).

What does Forbadges fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.

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