Dallas, TX

FOREST FORWARD

EIN 85-1581238

Community & Economic Development Neighborhood & Community Spaces Children & youth Low-income Communities of color

Mission

Forest Forward partners with the South Dallas community to drive equitable neighborhood development, advance economic mobility, and improve outcomes for children, residents, and families of ZIP code 75215.

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

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About FOREST FORWARD

Forest Forward is a Dallas-based nonprofit that leads a community-centered revitalization strategy for South Dallas anchored by the restoration and expansion of the historic Forest Theater. The organization pursues a holistic approach—combining arts and cultural infrastructure, cradle-to-college education partnerships, and mixed-income housing—to create sustained neighborhood opportunity and improved health and economic outcomes.

Since its founding, Forest Forward has mobilized philanthropic and public-private capital to support a $75.215 million capital campaign focused on ZIP code 75215, moving projects from planning into construction and program launch. The organization has shown rapid organizational growth in recent years as it scales fundraising, stewardship, and program partnerships to deliver arts, educational pathways, and housing in South Dallas.

Notable achievements

$75.215M Capital Campaign

Launched and advanced a $75.215 million capital campaign to fuel neighborhood revitalization in ZIP code 75215, with the campaign funding arts and cultural facilities, education pathways, housing, and other community infrastructure.

Forest Theater Restoration & Expansion

Anchored the neighborhood strategy on a major renovation and expansion of the historic Forest Theater—creating a restored marquee, performance and studio spaces, recording and podcast studios, and community-facing cultural amenities—supported by a key investment of tens of millions to renovate and expand the theater footprint.

Major Philanthropic Investments Secured

Secured significant foundation support and large philanthropic investments in the last 2–3 years (including a multimillion-dollar investment from a regional foundation), enabling program and capital milestones and accelerating project timelines.

At a glance

Total assets: $35.3M
Annual revenue: $14.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 85-1581238
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: www.forestforward.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Extensive local media coverage documenting Forest Forward’s South Dallas revitalization strategy and the Forest Theater restoration (coverage in regional outlets including D Magazine, Dallas Morning News, and Dallas Business Journal).

Named among regional nonprofit leaders for community impact and partnership-driven development (recognized in regional nonprofit awards and local philanthropy reporting).

Acknowledged partner with major local funders and community institutions for a purpose-built, cradle-to-college approach (notable philanthropic support and public‑private partnerships with local education and community development entities).

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