The Forst Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Washington, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7685957 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$693K
Organizations funded158
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$15.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
65% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cora Services | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $80,500 |
| Danny's House | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $59,560 |
| Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $55,000 |
| Carversville Farm Foundation | Mechanicsville, PA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Face to Face | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $21,000 |
| The Breathing Room | Elkins Park, PA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of New Jersey | Edison, NJ | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Cityteam Chester | Chester, PA | Operating support | $10,515 |
| Caron Foundation | North Wales, PA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Independent Mission Schools | King of Prussia, PA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Invest in Others | Boston, MA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Irc | Albert Lea, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Jenkintown Food Cupboard | Jenkintown, PA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard | Ambler, PA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Mckeown Foundation | Dresher, PA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Schoolmens Club of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $9,129 |
| American Cancer Society | Betrioy, MI | Operating support | $8,561 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $8,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $7,575 |
| Plant Today Foundation | Osteen, FL | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Earth Justice | Washington, DC | Operating support | $5,163 |
| 1960 Community Hope Center Houston | Houston, TX | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora | Aurora, NY | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | Browns Mills, NJ | Operating support | $5,000 |
| East Hanover Baseball Association | Florham Park, NJ | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Radnor, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Lollypop Farm the Humane Society of Greater Rochester | Fairport, NY | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Neighborhood Ministries | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Mount Sain Joseph Academy | Flourtown, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Nf Northeast | Burlington, MA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| One Million Wells | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Power of Joy | Chesterland, OH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Ron Clark Academy | Atlanta, GA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Trosa | Durham, NC | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard | King of Prussia, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Wissahickon Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $4,500 |
| Smile Train Inc | York, NY | Operating support | $3,641 |
| Cardinal O'hara High School | Tonawanda, NY | Operating support | $3,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Houston, TX | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council | Doylestown, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| North Fayette Valley Community Coalition | Elgin, IA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operating support | $2,940 |
| Arts Beats & Eats | Royal Oak, MI | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Boystown of North Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Cheltenham Education Foundation | Glenside, PA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Chilmark Preschool | Chilmark, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts Fallen Heroes | Boston, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Mercy Career & Tech High School | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Ms Walk Ms | Camden, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Onetrack International | Dedham, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Pennsbury Education Foundation | Fallsington, PA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Raising a Reader | Boston, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Rotary Club of Mandarin - Food Bank at St Joseph's Church | Jacksonville, FL | Operating support | $2,500 |
| South Shores Hospital Charitable Foundation | Weymouth, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| South Shores Snap | Hingham, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 158 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $692,629 | 158 |
| 2024 | $620,627 | 143 |
| 2023 | $535,885 | 123 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612309349100021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7685957
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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