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The Think Forward Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 843397271

The Think Forward Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,555 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,555 and the largest $100,555. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$4.2 million
2024$100,5551$5.8 million

How to apply

The Think 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Think Forward Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington1$100,555

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Montlake Futures (University of Washington)
Seattle, WA
Helps student athletes$100,555

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Think Forward Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Think Forward Foundation give?

$100,555 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,555.

Who runs The Think Forward Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Ellen M Gonser (President/Treasurer) and Thomas H Gonser (Vice President/Secretary).

What does The Think Forward Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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