The Forst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Forst Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $692,629 in 158 grants; the typical grant was $1,688 and the largest $80,500. 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$692,629
- Number of grants158
- Typical grant$1,688
- Largest grant$80,500
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $620,627 the year before.
67% 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 | $535,885 | 123 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $620,627 | 143 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $692,629 | 158 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
The Forst 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 Forst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 54 | $447,600 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $45,602 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $36,839 |
| New York | 13 | $29,058 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $17,776 |
| Michigan | 5 | $14,061 |
| Texas | 6 | $11,518 |
| Georgia | 5 | $9,065 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,825 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cora Services | Operating support | $80,500 |
| Danny's House | Operating support | $59,560 |
| Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls | Operating support | $55,000 |
| Carversville Farm Foundation | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Face to Face | Operating support | $21,000 |
| The Breathing Room | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of New Jersey | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Cityteam Chester | Operating support | $10,515 |
| Caron Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Independent Mission Schools | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Invest in Others | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Irc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Jenkintown Food Cupboard | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard | Operating support | $10,000 |
| McKeown Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Schoolmens Club of Philadelphia | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge Inc | Operating support | $9,129 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating support | $8,561 |
| Project Home | Operating support | $8,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Operating support | $7,575 |
| Plant Today Foundation | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Earth Justice | Operating support | $5,163 |
| 1960 Community Hope Center Houston | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| East Hanover Baseball Association | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Pennsylvania | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Lollypop Farm the Humane Society of Greater Rochester | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Neighborhood Ministries | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Mount Sain Joseph Academy | Operating support | $5,000 |
| NF Northeast | Operating support | $5,000 |
| One Million Wells | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Power of Joy | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Ron Clark Academy | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Trosa | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Wissahickon Charter School | Operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen O'Neill
- Thomas Forst
- Harry Forst
- Tina Forst
- Kelly Miller
Questions people ask
Does The Forst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Forst Foundation give?
$692,629 in tax year 2025, across 158 grants, with a typical grant of $1,688.
Who runs The Forst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen O'Neill (Trustee), Thomas Forst (Trustee), Harry Forst (Board Member/Account Supervisor) and Tina Forst (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Forst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.