Forward Fresno Foundation Inc

Fresno, CA · Founded 1983

Educational foundation supporting regional business community development

Primary audience
Business owners
Work area
Business development
Topic
Education and advocacy
Contact
Scott Miller
Website Contact

About Organization

Provides educational programs to enhance private sector business and promote success of the regional business community through advocacy and relationship building. Based in Fresno, CA, the foundation supports the Fresno Chamber of Commerce's economic development initiatives. Operating with $363,000 in annual revenue.

What They Focus On

Business Education

Delivering training programs and resources helping private sector businesses operate effectively in region

Economic Advocacy

Representing business community interests in policy discussions affecting regional economic opportunity

Regional Growth

Promoting Central Valley as emerging California economic force through business support and advocacy

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$363K

+88.1% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$174K

+6.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$315K

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $363,329 $173,836 $314,742 0
2023 $193,134 $163,805 — —
2022 $101,146 $57,632 — —
2021 $14,120 $25,545 — —
2020 $47,377 $61,284 — —
2019 $88,732 $98,130 — —
2018 $97,818 $107,260 — —

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Education Delivery

    Provide business training programs and resources supporting private sector success

  • 02

    Policy Advocacy

    Represent business interests in policy discussions affecting regional economic opportunity

  • 03

    Network Building

    Facilitate connections between businesses through chamber events and programs

  • 04

    Regional Promotion

    Advocate for Central Valley as growing economic force within California

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Forward Fresno Foundation Inc

Business Education

Programs delivering training and information helping businesses operate effectively in region

Economic Advocacy

Policy engagement promoting business-friendly environment supporting regional economic growth

Networking Forums

Member events facilitating relationships and information exchange among business leaders

Regional Leadership

Convening business community around shared prosperity goals for Central Valley

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Forward Fresno Foundation Inc.

Scott Miller

Scott Miller

President & CEO
2 hrs/week
Gena Behrens

Gena Behrens

Ximena Ramos

Ximena Ramos

Tatevik Hovhannisyan

Tatevik Hovhannisyan

Benito Tellez

Benito Tellez

Dejah Magaña

Dejah Magaña

Sami Eastton

Sami Eastton

Chuck Radke

Chuck Radke

CA

Christa Atchley

Chairman
2 hrs/week
DF

Derek Franks

Chairman
2 hrs/week
ED

Ed Dunkel

Chairman
2 hrs/week
JW

Jennette Williams

Chairman
2 hrs/week
LM

Liz McIlvaine

Chairman
2 hrs/week
TF

Tom Ferdinandi

Chairman
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1983

Foundation Established

1983

Created to provide educational programs enhancing private sector business

2024

Revenue Growth

2024

Generated $363,329 revenue representing continued foundation program expansion

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Andrea Benson Director 2.00 hrs/week
AB
Anna Brooks Director 2.00 hrs/week
Blair Smittcamp-Martin
Blair Smittcamp-Martin Director 2.00 hrs/week
Bruce Batti
Bruce Batti Director 2.00 hrs/week
CJ
Corey Jackson Director 2.00 hrs/week
DH
Debbie Hunsaker Director 2.00 hrs/week
ES
Ellena Sweet Director 2.00 hrs/week
GC
Gino Cayanan Director 2.00 hrs/week
HW
Haley Wagner-Drilling Director 2.00 hrs/week
IL
Ian LeMay Director 2.00 hrs/week
IW
Ian Wieland Director 2.00 hrs/week
JJ
JR Jackson Director 2.00 hrs/week
JG
Jason Geil Director 2.00 hrs/week
JD
Jimmy Dunn Director 2.00 hrs/week
LM
Laura Martina Director 2.00 hrs/week
LM
Leo Munoz Director 2.00 hrs/week
MT
Matt Tymn Director 2.00 hrs/week
MD
Monica Diaz Director 2.00 hrs/week
NA
Nick Amendola Director 2.00 hrs/week
Nick Rocca
Nick Rocca Director 2.00 hrs/week
OB
Oliver Baines Director 2.00 hrs/week
RE
Ruth Evans Director 2.00 hrs/week
TG
Tosha Giuffrida Director 2.00 hrs/week
TK
Tracy Kashian Director 2.00 hrs/week
WO
Will Oliver Director 2.00 hrs/week
WA
William Avakian Director 2.00 hrs/week
Christa Atchley
Christa Atchley Community Health System
Ed Dunkel
Ed Dunkel Precision Civil Engineering
Derek Franks
Derek Franks Fresno Grizzlies
Matt Morse
Matt Morse Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Tom Ferdinandi
Tom Ferdinandi Milano Restaurants Int'l
Scott Miller
Scott Miller Fresno Chamber of Commerce

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Contact

Get in touch with Forward Fresno Foundation Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(559) 495-4800

Social

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2331 Fresno St Fresno, CA 93721