FOREST FORWARD Forest Forward works with the community to combat the causes and effects of systemic inequities through neighborhood revitalization that centers efforts to accelerate the advancement of marginalized people. The centerpoint of the project is the restoration and renovation of the historic Forest Theater in South Dallas.
FOREST FORWARD has received 56 grants from 37 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $7,856,409 in 2023 to $14,793,991 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $14,793,991.
Annual Revenue
$14,793,991
Known Funders
37
Grants Received
56
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,793,991 | $3,414,034 | $35,326,558 |
| 2023 | $7,856,409 | $2,288,987 | $24,355,200 |
| 2022 | $2,958,247 | $1,541,870 | $10,740,283 |
| 2021 | $2,703,993 | $1,315,223 | $6,879,526 |
Top Funders
DALLAS, TX
Dallas, TX
DALLAS, TX
DALLAS, TX
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
DALLAS, TX
DALLAS, TX
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Showing top 10 of 37 funders.
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
ELIZABETH WATTLEY
President & CEO
SHARON CARSON
CHIEF ADV. OFFICER
CHRIS DOWDY
VP OF STRATEGY
ASHLEY WILSON
EXECUTIVE VP
CECILYN BRYAN
DIR OF OPERATIONS
LARRY JAMES
Director
MATRICE ELLIS-KIRK
Chairman
JON HALBERT
Director
LINDA HALBERT
Director
GILBERT GERST
Treasurer
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