Forward Mt is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Forward Mt employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Mt is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Forward Mt generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILDING THE POLITICAL POWER WITH AND FOR YOUNG MONTANANS BY DRIVING A CULTURE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WE GRADUATED FELLOWS IN MISSOULA, BOZEMAN, BILLINGS, AND THE FLATHEAD. FELLOWS RECEIVE ROBUST TRAINING ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. HOSTED EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS TO TRAIN, EDUCATE, AND BRING YOUNG PEOPLE TOGETHER.
VOTER EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION MOBILIZED VOTERS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION: DISTRIBUTED VOTER GUIDES; HOSTED FOUR CANDIDATE AND LEVY FORUMS; CALLED YOUNG VOTERS.MOBILIZED VOTERS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: MAILED AND DISTRIBUTED GUIDES TO YOUNG VOTERS; HOSTED FIVE CANDIDATE FORUMS; WROTE AND MAILED HANDWRITTEN SOCIAL PRESSURE POSTCARDS; CALLED YOUNG VOTERS AND KNOCKED ON DOORS.
ISSUE ADVOCACY WE ORGANIZED YOUNG MONTANANS DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION ON POLICIES RELATED TO ECONOMIC JUSTICE, CLIMATE JUSTICE, VOTING RIGHTS, AND LGBTQ+ EQUALITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kiersten Iwai Executive Dir. | Officer | 28 | $74,486 |
Erin Miller Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melodie Snyder Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leah Berry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aubrey Bertram President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kaya Patten Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,460,615 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,460,615 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $15,150 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $540 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,478,619 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $88,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,140 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,084 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $553,633 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,179 |
Other employee benefits | $3,258 |
Payroll taxes | $50,906 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,930 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,996 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $48,987 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,047 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $17,661 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $74,699 |
Travel | $31,700 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $680 |
Insurance | $1,036 |
All other expenses | $151 |
Total functional expenses | $1,113,834 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $356,996 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,388 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $275,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $843 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,443 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,359 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $114,286 |
Total assets | $774,315 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,062 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $21,920 |
Total liabilities | $71,982 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $359,833 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $342,500 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $774,315 |