Private foundation · EIN 84-3024170 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fulton Forward Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 50 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $25K. 48% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$1.9M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in PA
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2024

50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baltimore Community LendingBaltimore, MDCDFI Small Business Lending and Real Estate Construction Lending$250K
The Enterprise CenterPhiladelphia, PACapital Readiness Funding Commitment$250K
Lancaster City AllianceLancaster, PACity of Lancaster - clean safe and vibrant city for all$120K
Baltimore Community Foundation Key BridgeBaltimore, MDStay Stroung Key Bridge Fund$75K
Alvernia University Opake Insitutes Student Powered Business IncubatorReading, PAOPake Institute Funding$60K
LancasterhistoryLancaster, PAThe Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy$50K
Pa Cdfi NetworkPhiladelphia, PAEconomic Empowerment$50K
Tec CentroLancaster, PAWorkforce Development Grant$50K
Network for Teaching EntrepreneurshipNew York, NYPower of entrepreurship to youth in low-income communities$31K
Fauquier Habitat for HumanityWarrenton, VAHorner Street Project$30K
Featherstone FoundationEllicott City, MDEconomic Equity & Empowerment Programs$30K
Graduate PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASkills Plus & Structure Career Advising$30K
Hcc Foundation for Workforce Development ScholorshipsHagerstown, MDHCC Foundation for Workforce Development and Training Scholarships$30K
Metropolitan Business LeagueRichmond, VAPrograms Education and Capital Access Hub$30K
The Maggie Walker Community Land TrustRichmond, VAAffordable Homeownership for Richmond Residents$30K
UrbanpromiseCamden, NJStreetLeader Program$30K
Cathedral KitchenCamden, NJCulinary Arts Job Training Program$30K
Community Wealth BuildersBaltimore, MDFostering more equitable inclusive sustainable neighborhood economies by promoting and catalyzingcommunity wealthbuilding models and strate…$25K
Delaware FuturesWilmington, DEAcademic support & mentorships$25K
Good Neighbors Home RepairKennett Square, PAProviding critical home repairs for those in need$25K
Interfaith Community Housing of DelawareWilmington, DEAffordable Housing$25K
Lancaster Redevelopment FundLancaster, PAAffordable housing for low-and moderate families$25K
Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MDEducation and workforce development$25K
Lucy OutreachCamden, NJMultilingual Culturally Diverse & Inclusive Programs For Camdens Youth & Families$25K
Maryland Business Roundtable for EducationBaltimore, MDEconomic Empowerment$25K
Mercy Career & Technical High SchoolPhiladelphia, PAWorkforce Readiness$25K
Per ScholasBronx, NYTuition free technology training for unemployed or underemployed adults$25K
Philadelphia Financial ScholarsPhiladelphia, PAFinancial Literacy Programs$25K
Pidc Community CapitalPhiladelphia, PAEconomic Development$25K
United Virginia Enterprise FoundationRichmond, VASocial Enterprise Accelarator Program$25K
Delaware College Scholars IncWilmington, DETuition free programs for high-achieving public school students$25K
Good Works IncCoatesville, PATransforming lives by repairing homes for low-income families and sharing the hope found in Jesus$25K
Philadelphia Vip IncPhiladelphia, PAFree legal assistance.$25K
The Philadelphia Academies IncPhiladelphia, PAWorkforce Development Programs$25K
African American Chamber of Commerce of NjTrenton, NJEconomic empowering african american communities in NJ$20K
Believe in StudentsPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia FAST Fund program$20K
Chester County FuturesCoatesville, PAWorkforce Development Programming and DEI Programming for underserved high school students$20K
Community Education Building CorpWilmington, DETechnology Talent Workforce Development Pipeline$20K
Economy League of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity$20K
Federation of Neighborhood CentersPhiladelphia, PABuilding stronger communities$20K
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks CountyWarminster, PAFinancial Literacy and Affordable Homeownership for Economic Empowerment$20K
Habitat for Humanity of Salem CountyCarneys Point, NJHandyman Program$20K
Hispanic Center of the Lehigh ValleyBethlehem, PACultural and Linguistic Workforce Development Center$20K
The Lancaster Science FactoryLancaster, PASTEM Internships for Local High School and College Students$20K
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas IncLanham, MDNewport News YouthBuild$20K
YWCA Lancaster Race Against RacismLancaster, PA2024 Race Against Racism$20K
Best Work Industries for the Blind IncCherry Hill Township, NJTraining and employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired$20K
Homefree USA IncLandover, MDEmpowering home buyers$20K
Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads IncVirginia Beach, VAFinancial Literacy Work and Career Readiness and Entrepreneurship$20K
The da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology IncAllentown, PADa Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion STEAM Classroom$20K

By state: Pennsylvania 24 · Maryland 9 · New Jersey 6 · Virginia 5 · Delaware 4 · New York 2

About this foundation

Fulton Forward Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, administered in care of William S Glover, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Fulton Forward Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Fulton Forward Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 50 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Fulton Forward Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (24 grants), Maryland (9 grants), New Jersey (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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