Fulton Forward Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fulton Forward Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
88% 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 | $2.2 million | 50 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 50 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Fulton Forward 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fulton Forward Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $990,000 |
| Maryland | 9 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $145,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $135,000 |
| Delaware | 4 | $95,000 |
| New York | 2 | $56,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Lending | CDFI Small Business Lending and Real Estate Construction Lending | $250,000 |
| The Enterprise Center | Capital Readiness Funding Commitment | $250,000 |
| Lancaster City Alliance | City of Lancaster - clean safe and vibrant city for all | $120,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Key Bridge | Stay Stroung Key Bridge Fund | $75,000 |
| Alvernia University OPake Insitutes Student Powered Business Incubator | OPake Institute Funding | $60,000 |
| LancasterHistory | The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy | $50,000 |
| PA CDFI Network | Economic Empowerment | $50,000 |
| Tec Centro | Workforce Development Grant | $50,000 |
| Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship | Power of entrepreurship to youth in low-income communities | $31,250 |
| Fauquier Habitat for Humanity | Horner Street Project | $30,000 |
| Featherstone Foundation | Economic Equity & Empowerment Programs | $30,000 |
| Graduate Philadelphia | Skills Plus & Structure Career Advising | $30,000 |
| HCC Foundation for Workforce Development Scholorships | HCC Foundation for Workforce Development and Training Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Business League | Programs Education and Capital Access Hub | $30,000 |
| The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust | Affordable Homeownership for Richmond Residents | $30,000 |
| UrbanPromise | StreetLeader Program | $30,000 |
| Cathedral Kitchen | Culinary Arts Job Training Program | $30,000 |
| Community Wealth Builders | Fostering more equitable inclusive sustainable neighborhood economies by promoting and catalyzingcommunity wealthbuilding models and strategies | $25,000 |
| Delaware Futures | Academic support & mentorships | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbors Home Repair | Providing critical home repairs for those in need | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware | Affordable Housing | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Redevelopment Fund | Affordable housing for low-and moderate families | $25,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Education and workforce development | $25,000 |
| LUCY Outreach | Multilingual Culturally Diverse & Inclusive Programs For Camdens Youth & Families | $25,000 |
| Maryland Business Roundtable for Education | Economic Empowerment | $25,000 |
| Mercy Career & Technical High School | Workforce Readiness | $25,000 |
| Per Scholas | Tuition free technology training for unemployed or underemployed adults | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Financial Scholars | Financial Literacy Programs | $25,000 |
| PIDC Community Capital | Economic Development | $25,000 |
| United Virginia Enterprise Foundation | Social Enterprise Accelarator Program | $25,000 |
| Delaware College Scholars Inc | Tuition free programs for high-achieving public school students | $25,000 |
| Good Works Inc | Transforming lives by repairing homes for low-income families and sharing the hope found in Jesus | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia VIP Inc | Free legal assistance. | $25,000 |
| The Philadelphia Academies Inc | Workforce Development Programs | $25,000 |
| African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ | Economic empowering african american communities in NJ | $20,000 |
| Believe in Students | Philadelphia FAST Fund program | $20,000 |
| Chester County Futures | Workforce Development Programming and DEI Programming for underserved high school students | $20,000 |
| Community Education Building Corp | Technology Talent Workforce Development Pipeline | $20,000 |
| Economy League of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity | $20,000 |
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers | Building stronger communities | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Glover
- Brian T Demild
- Mark A Crowe
- Karen Moore
Questions people ask
Does Fulton Forward Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fulton Forward Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Fulton Forward Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William S Glover (President), Brian T Demild (Treasurer), Mark A Crowe (Secretary) and Karen Moore (Secretary).
What does Fulton Forward Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.