G O Forward Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
G O Forward Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.6 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $1.5 million. 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$18.6 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$383 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13.0 million 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 | $13.0 million | 15 | $383 million |
| 2024 | $18.6 million | 18 | $383 million |
How to apply
G O Forward Charitable Trust 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 G O Forward Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 3 | $3.1 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Wyoming | 3 | $2.5 million |
| California | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Montana | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ordway Center for Performing Arts | General operating | $1.5 million |
| Earthjustice | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Environmental Defense Incorporated | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Ocean Conservancy | General operating | $1.0 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating | $1.0 million |
| The Schubert Club | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Wilderness Society | General operating | $1.0 million |
| World Resources Institute | General operating | $1.0 million |
| World Wildlife Fund | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Wyoming Outdoor Council | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Yale University | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | General operating | $1.0 million |
| St John's Health Foundation | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum | General operating | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does G O Forward Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does G O Forward Charitable Trust give?
$18.6 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs G O Forward Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank NA (Corporate Trustee).
What does G O Forward Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.