Faith Moving Forward
Accepts applications
Faith Moving Forward is a private foundation in Aurora, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1,621
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 3 | $1,900 |
| 2024 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,375 |
| 2025 | $6,000 | 2 | $1,621 |
How to apply
| Contact | Nicholas Owens 1409 7th Street, Aurora, NE 68818 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 694-2658 |
| What to submit | No formal application is required for medical hardships. Requests explaining need for financial assistance during medical hardship are presented and a determination is made. Educational scholarship applications are available at the high school for students going into the medical field. Applicants are chosen based on grades, activity and community involvement and essay content. |
| Deadlines | No specific deadlines for medical hardship assistance. Requests can be made and approved at any time |
| Restrictions | Faith moving forward was organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and specific purposes through the making of distributions to individuals and families and 501(c)(3) organizations. The purpose of these distributions being to provide fresh water wells for the people of haiti, to assist healthcare students through academic scholarships and to assist individuals and families having financial need due to medical hardship. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Faith Moving Forward funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water for Life - Haiti | Wells in haiti | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship in medical field | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas S Owens
Questions people ask
Does Faith Moving Forward accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadlines for medical hardship assistance. Requests can be made and approved at any time.
How much does Faith Moving Forward give?
$6,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Faith Moving Forward?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas S Owens (President).
What does Faith Moving Forward fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and health.