Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $214,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $100,000. 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$214,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $186,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $186,000 | 25 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $214,500 | 28 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Stephen and Rosamund Forrest 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 Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $102,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $70,000 |
| New York | 6 | $17,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,750 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation | to support Clean Energy for All Midwest program | $100,000 |
| University Musical Society | To support UMS programming | $66,000 |
| American Society for Technion- Israel Institute of | For aid to Technion students | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| National Academy of Engineering Fund | To support Section 7. | $3,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Food Gatherers | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | for medical treatment | $2,000 |
| The Concord Community Music School | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| National Academy of Sciences | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Compass Family Services | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Academy of Engineering Fund | For the NAE Committee on Human Rights | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trinity Restoration Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| National Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| American Academy in Rome | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Architectural League of New York | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hampshire Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Direct Relief | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Environmental Working Group | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Malcolm X Elementary | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Aaron Forrest
- Jessica Forrest
- Rosamund Forrest
- Stephen R Forrest
- Timothy Forrest
Questions people ask
Does Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation give?
$214,500 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Aaron Forrest (Dir), Jessica Forrest (Dir), Rosamund Forrest (Sec, Dir) and Stephen R Forrest (Dir, Pres, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.