The March Forth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The March Forth Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$62,737
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $870,000 the year before.
70% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,333 | 5 | $234 |
| 2024 | $870,000 | 13 | $25,652 |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 28 | $62,737 |
How to apply
The March Forth 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.
What The March Forth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Forney Center | General | $150,000 |
| National Black Theatre Workshop | General operations and capital development support | $150,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Center for Cinematic and Experimental Arts | Feature film "triumph of the will" | $100,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General | $100,000 |
| Sage Inc | General | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeals Federation of New York | General | $75,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project Inc | London production of "here are the blueberries" | $50,000 |
| Keshet Inc | General organizational support | $50,000 |
| Jqy Inc | General | $50,000 |
| The Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association | Jewish life programming and shababa community programs | $50,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | The public theater | $50,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti Semitism | General | $50,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General | $50,000 |
| Dan Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company | Artistic program expenses | $30,000 |
| Vanguard Theater Company | Sponsorship of the vanguard theater for 2025-2026 season | $30,000 |
| Broadway League Foundation | Broadway bridges initiative | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Beit dror'd lgbtq shelter in tel aviv | $25,000 |
| NYC Salt Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Zioness Movement Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of Hudson River Park Inc | Maintenance, programming, and long-term sustainability | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General | $25,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | General | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of New York | General | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Ma'avarim - israeli trans community | $18,000 |
| Chabad of West Village | General | $12,000 |
| La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc | Artistic programming and initiatives | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- S Asher Gelman
- Mati Gelman
Questions people ask
Does The March Forth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The March Forth Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The March Forth Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists S Asher Gelman (Co-President and Treasurer) and Mati Gelman (Co-President and Secretary).
What does The March Forth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.