Forge Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Forge Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forge Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Forge Inc generated $654.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $624.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 9 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
FORGE IS A NATIONAL TRANS/NONBINARY ANTI-VIOLENCE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS, SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE TRANS SURVIVORS WITH A TRAUMA-INFORMED, CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE APPROACH. FORGE ALSO PROVIDES SOME DIRECT SERVICES TO TRANS SURVIVORS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TRANS COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
K Abel Knochel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Dhara Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Neela R Taub Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
S Bear Devitt Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Trystan Cotten Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shannon Price Minter Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $497,197 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,079 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $603,276 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,043 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $654,122 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $239,546 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,333 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $113,837 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,715 |
Other employee benefits | $728 |
Payroll taxes | $24,641 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $65,049 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,827 |
Office expenses | $19,772 |
Information technology | $21,181 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,814 |
Travel | $23,011 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,295 |
Interest | $7,887 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,233 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $623,970 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,532 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,168 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $166,412 |
Accounts receivable, net | $37,670 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $60,475 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $279,257 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,320 |
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 | $83,217 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $153,537 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $125,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $279,257 |