Forward Vision
Invitation OnlySaratoga Springs, New York · EIN 61-1699880 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$23.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $950,000 |
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | Cambridge, MA | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Friends of the Scarsdale Library | Scarsdale, NY | Support the expansion of the friends of scarsdale library | $50,000 |
| The Acceleration Project | Scarsdale, NY | Support mentoring for small business owners | $50,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Circle the City | Phoenix, AZ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale | New Haven, CT | Support for jewish college students with tuition | $10,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | White Plains, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Women in Need Inc (Win) | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Scarsdale Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | Support college scholarships for students in need | $9,100 |
| The Women's Bond Club of New York Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $8,500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital - Stepping Strong | Boston, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Arlington, VA | Support for the new program on pluralism and civil engagement. | $5,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge | Needham, MA | Supporting cancer research | $5,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Uatx | Austin, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam | Port Chester, NY | Support to mentor at risk children in westchester | $2,500 |
| The Esopus Foundation Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Saratoga Springs, NY | General support for alzheimers association | $1,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | Valhalla, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Inclusive Abundance Initiative | Greenwich, CT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nonprofit Westchester | Briarcliff Manor, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Inc | Elmsford, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling | Scarsdale, NY | Support mental health | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Scarsdale, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hoff Barthelson Music School | Scarsdale, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| JCC of Mid Westchester | Scarsdale, NY | General support to westchester community. | $500 |
| Scarsdale Adult School | Scarsdale, NY | Support high quality education for the community. | $500 |
| Community Capital | Elmsford, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Groundwork Hudson Valley | Yonkers, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Pvd Period | Saratoga Springs, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Company Inc | Stratton, VT | General purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,306,450 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,299,674 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522409349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1699880
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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