EIN 26-1643614

Farm Forward

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
State
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
Description
Farm Forward promotes humane, sustainable food choices and advances animal agriculture by supporting sustainable farming practices and faith-based initiatives.
Total revenues
$1,226,680
2024
Total expenses
$1,069,721
2024
Total assets
$957,622
2024
Num. employees
9
2024

Program areas at Farm Forward

Jewish initiative for animals a fiscally sponsored program of Farm Forward, the jewish initiative for animals (jifa) promotes ethical eating that aligns with jewish values by providing consultations and resources to communities and institutions regarding food policy and jewish ethics and principles.
Humanewashing humanewashing tackles the deceptive labeling tactics used by companies to give a false sense of safety or sustainability on wasteful or harmful products.
Public education public education spreads awareness to the public about factory farming practices and what communities and individuals can do to lessen their support of those damaging systems and make a greater impact for a more humane and sustainable future.
Policy through the policy program, Farm Forward, Inc. works directly with companies, organizations, educational, city and state institutions to adjust their current food sourcing and providing systems to ease carbon footprints through supporting more plant-based and sustainable farming practices, and to support local and higher welfare animal harvesting systems. India the organization supports higher welfare, old-style or traditional, heritage and "country birds" poultry farming in india to reinforce the native systems against the influx of commercialized, industrial agriculture upon the rural farmers, as well as animal welfare initiatives and urgent care provided by those same farmers in india. Other the organization engages in and supports smaller scale initiatives that align with its mission but are not included under other major program direction. Examples include faith in food (which supports religious communities who want to contribute less to the Farm factory industry), poultry welfare research, and university food studies course curriculum support.

Grants made by Farm Forward

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
A Just WorldSustainable Food$25,000
University of Denver (DU)Animal Advocacy$10,000
CreatureKindAnimal Advocacy$9,000

Who funds Farm Forward

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Better Food FoundationConsumer Education$465,422
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Animal Welfare$300,000
ImpactAssetsGeneral Support$225,000
...and 11 more grants received

Financials for Farm Forward

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,220,682
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,124
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-126
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,226,680

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Food Animal Concerns TrustWashington, DC$901,531
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The American Anti-Vivisection SocietyJenkintown, PA$4,097,874
In Defense of AnimalsSan Rafael, CA$2,883,891
Four Paws USABoston, MA$2,773,832
International Society for Animal RightsClarks Summit, PA$400,175
Beyond CarnismOrlando, FL$601,729
Equine Advocates IncorporatedChatham, NY$4,264,875
Data update history
September 22, 2026
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Neuman Family Foundation
June 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
April 5, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
February 15, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 22, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $465,422 from Better Food Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsEnvironmentHuman servicesAgriculture
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2738 Ne 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
farmforward.com 
Phone
(877) 313-3276
IRS details
EIN
26-1643614
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0246315
FTB Entity ID
3589058
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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