The Forster Foundation
Accepts applications
The Forster Foundation is a private foundation in Westerville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,002 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,002
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$108,856
Giving in 2025 was down from $18,320 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,325 | 12 | $62,512 |
| 2024 | $18,320 | 14 | $79,996 |
| 2025 | $8,002 | 6 | $108,856 |
How to apply
| Contact | Brandon Harmon 8771 Birch Brook Loop, Pickerington, OH 43147 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (740) 403-6700, bharmon151@gmail.com |
| What to submit | All written charitable donation requests received are reviewed by the board based on need and function of the charity's mission and available funds. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines and is based on need and alignment with the charity's function and |
| Restrictions | Any restrictions or conditions will be recognized only with board approval in connection with our mission. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $8,002 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Hardship grant | $1,500 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $1,500 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $1,500 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $1,500 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $1,500 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $502 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandon Harmon
- Kristin Harmon
- Charles Albers
- James Ashenhurst
- Brian Toth
- Stephanie Derga
- Chris Shaffery
- Crystal Geitter
- Cassie Gress
- Jennifer Bruggeman
- Lowell Wood
- Al Coughlin
- Claudia Forbes
Questions people ask
Does The Forster Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines and is based on need and alignment with the charity's function and.
How much does The Forster Foundation give?
$8,002 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Forster Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brandon Harmon (President), Kristin Harmon (Treasurer), Charles Albers (Vice Preside) and James Ashenhurst (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.