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The Forwith Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Louisville, Kentucky · EIN 832734025

The Forwith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,986 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $95,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $40,792 the year before.

44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$158,09019$100,812
2024$40,79213$143,284
2025$150,98621$136,174

How to apply

The Forwith Family Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Forwith Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$95,500
Kentucky9$45,015
Florida2$4,800
Texas1$2,400
Indiana2$1,600
Tennessee1$500
Washington1$420
Colorado1$301
California1$250
North Carolina1$200

Grants paid in 2025

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Paacs
Palatine, IL
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$95,000
Southeast Christian Church
Louisville, KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$35,000
Individual
KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$5,200
Individual
KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$2,500
New International
Fort Myers, FL
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$2,400
Pioneers
Orlando, FL
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$2,400
Christian Health Service Corps
Fruitvale, TX
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$2,400
Individual
IN
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$1,000
Christian Academy
Floyds Knobs, IN
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$600
Litehouse Maternity Home
Louisville, KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$500
Samford University
Louisville, KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$500
Ronald McDonald House
Chicago, IL
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$500
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$500
Prlga
Louisville, KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$500
World Vision International
Federal Way, WA
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$420
Care USA
Louisville, KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$315
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$301
Prager University Foundation
Sherman Oaks, CA
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$250
Individual
KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$250
Individual
KY
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$250
Sim USA
Charlotte, NC
Donation to a domestically registered charitable o$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc give?

$150,986 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Forwith Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Susan M Forwith (SecretaryTreasurer), Keith D Forwith (President) and Liana M Forwith (Director).

What does The Forwith Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.

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