Private foundation · EIN 85-0456721 · Carlsbad, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Forrest Family 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: 1 grants paid, $500 total, median $500. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$500
Median grant
$500
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Carlsbad Transit HousingCarlsbad, NMGeneral fund$500

About this foundation

Forrest Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carlsbad, New Mexico, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Forrest Family 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 Forrest Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $500 across 1 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Forrest Family Foundation give?

New Mexico (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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