Forest Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Forest Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glendale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,300 and the largest $15,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$110,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,300
- Largest grant$15,300
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $109,000 the year before.
10% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109,000 | 25 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 25 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Forest Family Foundation 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.
What Forest Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $81,600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,100 |
| New York | 2 | $5,800 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,700 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,800 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation | Charitable purpose of organization | $15,300 |
| City of Hope | Charitable purpose of organization | $14,200 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Charitable purpose of organization | $9,500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Charitable purpose of organization | $7,100 |
| Concern Foundation | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,800 |
| Jewish FNDT for the Righteous | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,700 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose of organization | $4,700 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Charitable purpose of organization | $4,700 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose of organization | $3,800 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose of organization | $3,800 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose of organization | $3,800 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Charitable purpose of organization | $3,800 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Charitable purpose of organization | $3,300 |
| Hillel at Stanford | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,400 |
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundati | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,300 |
| Saint John's Healthcare Center Foun | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,300 |
| Museum of Tolerance | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Optimist Youth Homes Family Service | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of la | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| The ALS Association | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Forest
- Lon Snyderttee Myrna Forest
- James P Fastovsky
Questions people ask
Does Forest Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forest Family Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,300.
Who runs Forest Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Forest (President), Lon Snyderttee Myrna Forest (Secretary) and James P Fastovsky (Treasurer).
What does Forest Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.