Palo Alto, CA

PALO ALTO FORWARD

EIN 37-1844383

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Affordable Housing & Tenant Rights

Mission

To expand housing and transportation choices for a more inclusive, affordable, and environmentally sustainable Palo Alto by working with residents and city government.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About PALO ALTO FORWARD

Palo Alto Forward is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for increased housing capacity, more transportation choices, and related policy reform in Palo Alto. The organization conducts original local research, hosts educational events and speaker series, and engages with city officials and planning processes to advance equitable, transit-oriented development. The organization's EIN (37-1844383) is published on its official website and matches public nonprofit filings; Palo Alto Forward has been active in local policy debates and public education on the City’s 2023–2031 Housing Element and related planning efforts during the 2023–2025 period.

Notable achievements

Influenced Housing Element Revision (2024)

Played a visible advocacy and advisory role during the 2023–2024 Housing Element process, submitting technical letters and public comments and ultimately endorsing the City’s revised Housing Element as it moved toward state review.

Community Education Series

Organized recurring public programming (including a 'Housing Element 101' speaker series and co-sponsored events with regional partners) to educate residents on housing and transportation policy and increase civic participation.

Sustained Fundraising and Grants

Transitioned from an all-volunteer start to a funded nonprofit by building a membership base and securing grants (including support reported from local philanthropic sources) to support research, events, and outreach.

At a glance

Total assets: $193K
Annual revenue: $105K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 37-1844383
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Website: www.paloaltoforward.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Regular coverage and engagement in local media and civic reporting for its role in Palo Alto housing debates and planning (including noted commentary during 2023–2024 Housing Element actions).

Partnerships and event co-sponsorships with regional housing and civic organizations, including Silicon Valley at Home and local civic groups, reflecting peer recognition in the housing advocacy community.

Public nonprofit filings and profiles (organization listed under EIN 37-1844383 in public nonprofit databases and Form 990 filings), confirming recognized tax-exempt status and financial disclosures.

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