Comparison · 11 material differences
Long Angle vs Forward Global
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Verified September 2026
Invitation-only community
Verified September 2026 Long Angle
High-net-worth founders, executives and investors whose household investable assets exceed US$3 million.
Philanthropic network
Forward Global
Individual and family wealth holders who are actively deploying significant private capital philanthropically and want structured education in how to do it
What the records say
- Minimum investable assets: Long Angle: Household assets exceeding US$3,000,000, including illiquid assets but excluding a primary residence; Forward Global: No published minimum investable assets.
- Annual dues: Long Angle: $0 a year; Forward Global: Not publicly disclosed: no membership dues figure appears on the homepage, membership pages or programme pages..
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| Long Angle | Forward Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Invitation-only community | Philanthropic network |
| Founded | 2020 (Founded by two entrepreneurs after their own liquidity events, according to Long Angle's FAQ; the 2020 launch date comes from secondary summaries rather than a dated statement on Long Angle's site.) | 1995 (Established in 1995 by the Rockefeller Foundation as The Philanthropy Workshop, based in New York.) |
| Headquarters | United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Geographic footprint | Members in 45+ countries; primarily an online community with city-based groups and in-person events, including an annual retreat | Offices in London (Somerset House), New York and Vancouver; members and programming worldwide, with the 2027 Global Summit scheduled for Amsterdam |
| Members | Not publicly disclosed. Long Angle refers to "thousands of members" across "45+ countries" and to a "350-member annual Retreat", but publishes no total. | 300as of September 2026 |
| Chapters | Not applicable. Long Angle has no chapters; it runs city-based and topical groups inside an online community, plus local meetups. | No chapters; regional gatherings rather than standing local branches. |
| Primary audience | High-net-worth founders, executives and investors whose household investable assets exceed US$3 million. | Individual and family wealth holders who are actively deploying significant private capital philanthropically and want structured education in how to do it |
| Typical member | Long Angle states most members fall between US$5 million and US$100 million in net worth, and that the membership is 86 per cent male and 14 per cent female. Members are typically post-liquidity founders, senior operators and professional investors. | Members are described by the organisation as "individual and family wealth holders who deploy their resources to build a world where all people and the planet can thrive". The membership of roughly 300 collectively deploys about $1 billion a year, implying an average well into the millions per member, though the organisation publishes no wealth or giving threshold. |
| Qualification | ||
| Minimum investable assets | Household assets exceeding US$3,000,000, including illiquid assets but excluding a primary residenceStated on Long Angle's application page. Third-party summaries cite qualified-client (US$2.2m) and qualified-purchaser (US$5m) tests, which do not match the current published figure.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published minimum investable assets |
| Invitation required | No | Yes |
| Sponsor required | No | Not documented |
| Application process | Applicants complete a short form, attest that household assets exceed US$3 million excluding a primary residence, and accept the no-solicitation policy. A peer member reviews the application and then holds a video call of roughly 25 minutes before membership is granted. | Membership is by invitation. Interested wealth holders may complete an online application form to open a conversation about membership; the organisation does not publish what happens next, who reviews applications or how long the process takes. Accepted members begin with the Essentials course before moving through the certification pathway. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. Long Angle describes vetting by an active member but publishes no acceptance rate. | Not publicly disclosed: Forward Global states only that membership is by invitation only, with no acceptance rate, criteria or review process published. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | $0 a year"There is no membership fee and no prescribed way to participate." Standard community access is free.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosed: no membership dues figure appears on the homepage, membership pages or programme pages.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Standard membership is free; costs arise only from optional programmes and investment vehicles. | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 |
| Programme fee | Trusted Circles are an optional paid programme with a 12-month commitment; Long Angle does not publish the price on its FAQ. A third-party summary reports about US$2,000 a year, which is not confirmed by Long Angle.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosed: fees for Essentials, Studios, Global Journeys, the Global Summit and Action Planning are not published.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | No fixed term for standard membership; Trusted Circles carry a 12-month commitment | Not documented |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Continuous online participation, plus live events, local meetups and an annual retreat; Trusted Circles meet on a schedule set by the group | Weekly virtual breakfast clubs, regional gatherings, remote education through the year, plus an annual Global Summit; the 2027 Global Summit is scheduled for Amsterdam, 11–13 March |
| Peer forums | Trusted Circles are groups of six to eight peers, matched by goals, life stage and net worth, guided by a professional moderator. | Action Labs organised by issue (climate, artificial intelligence, democracy, mental health and wealth transition) alongside Studios (topic deep-dives) and Global Journeys (place-based immersive learning). No standing confidential peer-forum structure is published. |
| Confidentiality | Members agree to a no-solicitation policy; anonymous posting is available within the community. Long Angle does not publish a formal confidentiality agreement. | Not publicly disclosed |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Virtual, Event-focused, Forum-based | Cohort-based, Event-focused, Virtual |
| Confidential peer forums | Yes | Yes |
| Local chapters | Partial | No |
| Virtual membership | Yes | Yes |
| Online community | Yes | Yes |
| Member directory | Yes | Yes |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Yes | Yes |
| Leadership development | Partial | Yes |
| Retreats | Yes | Yes |
| Travel | No | Yes |
| Family programming | Partial | Yes |
| Spouse and partner programming | Not documented | Not documented |
| Next-generation programming | Not documented | Partial |
| Investment discussions | Yes | Partial |
| Investment opportunities | Yes | No |
| Philanthropic component | Partial | Yes |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | Medium | Medium |
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