Forward Vision
Preselected recipients only
Forward Vision is a private foundation in Saratoga Springs, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $950,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$950,000
- Assets$23.5 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
85% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 11 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 33 | $23.5 million |
How to apply
Forward Vision 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 Forward Vision funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $950,000 |
| New York | 20 | $150,350 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $135,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $11,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General purpose | $950,000 |
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Friends of the Scarsdale Library | Support the expansion of the friends of scarsdale library | $50,000 |
| The Acceleration Project | Support mentoring for small business owners | $50,000 |
| Cato Institute | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Circle the City | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale | Support for jewish college students with tuition | $10,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Women in Need Inc (Win) | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Scarsdale Foundation | Support college scholarships for students in need | $9,100 |
| The Women's Bond Club of New York Inc | General purpose | $8,500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital - Stepping Strong | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Support for the new program on pluralism and civil engagement. | $5,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge | Supporting cancer research | $5,000 |
| Reason Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Uatx | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam | Support to mentor at risk children in westchester | $2,500 |
| The Esopus Foundation LTD | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General support for alzheimers association | $1,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Inclusive Abundance Initiative | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nonprofit Westchester | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling | Support mental health | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hoff Barthelson Music School | General purpose | $500 |
| JCC of Mid Westchester | General support to westchester community. | $500 |
| Scarsdale Adult School | Support high quality education for the community. | $500 |
| Community Capital | General purpose | $250 |
| Groundwork Hudson Valley | General purpose | $250 |
| PVD Period | General purpose | $250 |
| Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Company Inc | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Feldstein
- Jane Veron
- Richard Veron
Questions people ask
Does Forward Vision accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forward Vision give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Forward Vision?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Feldstein (Director - Co-President -), Jane Veron (Co-President - Treasurer -) and Richard Veron (Director).
What does Forward Vision fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.