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The Forrest Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Carlsbad, New Mexico · EIN 850456721

The Forrest Family Foundation is a private foundation in Carlsbad, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $102,000 the year before.

100% of its 2024 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$102,0003$1.5 million
2024$5001$2.0 million

How to apply

The 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Forrest Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New Mexico.

StateGrantsAmount
New Mexico1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Carlsbad Transit Housing
Carlsbad, NM
General fund$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Forrest Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Forrest Family Foundation give?

$500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Forrest Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Forrest (President) and Barbara J Forrest (Secretary).

What does The Forrest Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.

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