Private foundation · EIN 95-4438403 · Glendale, California

Forest 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: 25 grants paid, $110K total, median $3,300. 68% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$110K
Median grant
$3,300
Stays in CA
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Jewish FederationLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$15K
City of HopeDuarte, CACharitable purpose of organization$14K
Jewish Free Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$9,500
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCCharitable purpose of organization$7,100
Concern FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$5,800
Jewish Fndt for the RighteousWest Orange, NJCharitable purpose of organization$5,700
Make-A-Wish Tri-CountiesCamarillo, CACharitable purpose of organization$4,700
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$4,700
World Jewish CongressNew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$3,800
Israel Tennis Education CentersDeerfield Beach, FLCharitable purpose of organization$3,800
Vista del MarLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$3,800
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CACharitable purpose of organization$3,800
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$3,300
Hillel at StanfordStanford, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,400
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center FoundatiLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,300
Saint John's Healthcare Center FounSanta Monica, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,300
Museum of ToleranceLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
New Jewish NarrativeWashington, DCCharitable purpose of organization$2,000
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters ofLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
Optimist Youth Homes Family ServiceLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$2,000
American Red CrossBoone, IACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
Jewish Family Service of LALos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
The ALS AssociationWoodland Hills, CACharitable purpose of organization$1,500

By state: California 17 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1 · Florida 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Forest Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glendale, California, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Forest 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 Forest Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 25 grants, a median of $3,300.

Where does Forest Family Foundation give?

California (17 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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