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As a responsible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization interested in setting standards for our members and the nonprofit community, the Forum is dedicated to making its mission, programs, and financial information public. This Web site is the main venue for providing that information; you may also write to us for a copy of specific information.

You can also access information—including past form 990s—about the Forum on Guidestar, which gathers information from nonprofits and foundations that has been filed by tax-exempt organizations with the IRS. They also provide information on missions, goals, accomplishments.

The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is a 501(c)(3) public charity supported by grants and dues from our members. The following foundations currently provide support for the Forum’s projects and operations:

• Ford Foundation
• The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
• W. K. Kellogg Foundation
• Lumina Foundation for Education
• The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the 
• Charles S. Mott Foundation

We thank these foundations for their continuing support of our work.

Materials

• Forum's 2008 Form 990 Tax Filing (PDF, 4MB)
  The Forum's 2008 IRS Form 990, the tax information form required of nonprofits.
• Forum's 2008 Financial Statements (PDF)
  The Forum's auditor statement from Gelman, Rosenberg, and Freedman, CPAs, as submitted to and approved by the Forum's board of directors.
• The Forum's 2007 Form 990 Tax Filing (2MB)
  The Forum's 2007 IRS Form 990, the tax information form required of nonprofits.
• The Forum's 2007 Financial Statement (PDF, 4MB)
  The Forum's auditor statement from Gelman, Rosenberg, and Freedman, CPAs, as submitted to and approved by the Forum's board of directors.
• The Forum's 2006 Form 990 Tax Filing (PDF, 3MB)
  The Forum's 2006 IRS Form 990, the tax information form required of nonprofits

Links

• Ford Foundation
  The Ford Foundation strengthens democratic values, reduces poverty and injustice, promotes international cooperation, and advances human achievement.
• Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, Certified Public Accountants
  Gelman, Rosenberg & Freeman specializes in accounting services for nonprofit organizations.
• The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
  The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation makes grants to address the most serious social and environmental problems facing society, where risk capital, responsibly invested, may make a difference over time.
• W. K. Kellogg Foundation
  W. K. Kellogg Foundation helps people help themselves through the practical application of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of future generations.
• Lumina Foundation for Education
  Lumina Foundation for Education strives to help people achieve their potential by expanding access and success in education beyond high school.

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