From public IRS filings
FAMILIES FORWARD
DES MOINES, IA
Mission
TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, LIFE-CHANGING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR PATH OT SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THIS INCLUDES OPERATING HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN ACHIEVING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.1M
Total expenses
$2.5M
Total assets
$4.2M
Program expense ratio
92%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FAMILIES FORWARD
$1M in foundation grants on record from 26 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Iowa | $492K | 5 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/A Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $104K | 5 |
| Homeward Iowa | $100K | 1 |
| Harold W Siebens Charitable Foundation | $83K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $36K | 2 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | $26K | 4 |
| Joe Macpherson Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Polk County Housing Trust Fund | $25K | 1 |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation | $23K | 3 |
| Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | $18K | 3 |
Leadership
SUZANNE ZUTTER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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