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
Who funds Farm Forward
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Farm Forward
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,220,682 | $768,019 | 58.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $1,000 | -100% |
| Investment income and dividends | $6,124 | $10,445 | -41.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-126 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,226,680 | $779,464 | 57.4% |
Organizations like Farm Forward
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Food Empowerment Project | 501(c)(3) | San Luis Obispo, CA | $531,754 |
| New Roots Institute | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $3,509,009 |
| Food Animal Concerns Trust | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $901,531 |
| Vegan Outreach | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $2,830,220 |
| The American Anti-Vivisection Society | 501(c)(3) | Jenkintown, PA | $4,097,874 |
| In Defense of Animals | 501(c)(3) | San Rafael, CA | $2,883,891 |
| Four Paws USA | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $2,773,832 |
| International Society for Animal Rights | 501(c)(3) | Clarks Summit, PA | $400,175 |
| Beyond Carnism | 501(c)(3) | Orlando, FL | $601,729 |
| Equine Advocates Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Chatham, NY | $4,264,875 |
Data update history
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.comÂ
- 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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