Forum School is located in Waldwick, NJ. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Forum School employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forum School 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 06/2022, Forum School generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FORUM SCHOOL (THE "SCHOOL") WAS ORGANIZED TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, AS WELL AS PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FORUM SCHOOL (THE "SCHOOL") WAS ORGANIZED TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, AS WELL AS PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Detlefsen Director | Officer | 40 | $159,666 |
Kenneth Edwards Teacher Of The Handicapped | 37.5 | $136,630 | |
Francine Reinitz Speech Language Specialist | 35 | $133,523 | |
Doreen Morris Teacher Of The Handicapped | 35 | $131,117 | |
Angela Amabile Speech Language Specialist | 35 | $123,567 | |
Dr Steven Krapes President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $44,840 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $404,661 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,163 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $669,664 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,704,013 |
Investment income | $1,094 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$599 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,374,172 |
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. | $159,666 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,654,382 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $575,114 |
Other employee benefits | $1,392,782 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $36,890 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $91,712 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $519,854 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,968 |
Office expenses | $283,360 |
Information technology | $28,871 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $436,336 |
Travel | $3,505 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,993 |
Interest | -$165 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,052 |
Insurance | $53,791 |
All other expenses | $1,736 |
Total functional expenses | $7,285,847 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,267,047 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $20,981 |
Accounts receivable, net | $531,978 |
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 | $136,282 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,736 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $93,901 |
Total assets | $2,080,925 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,044,158 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,044,158 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,033,692 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,075 |
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 | $2,080,925 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Forum School has recieved totaling $21,173.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Robert E And Marie Orr Smith Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,673 |
Columbia Bank Foundation Fair Lawn, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING | $3,000 |
Columbia Bank Foundation Fair Lawn, NJ PURPOSE: 10TH ANNUAL FORUM SCHOOL WALK-A-THON 5/17/21 | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Variety Child Learning Center Syosset, NY | $8,356,973 | $21,867,725 |
The Hagedorn Little Village School Seaford, NY | $17,101,359 | $21,155,572 |
Summit School Upper Nyack, NY | $17,974,431 | $18,614,927 |
Steppingstone Day School Inc Kew Garden Hills, NY | $5,707,568 | $18,884,905 |
Kennedy Childrens Center New York, NY | $16,208,391 | $17,351,422 |
Eclc Of Nj A New Jersey Non Profit Corporation Chatham, NJ | $5,195,140 | $18,377,068 |
Kingsway Learning Center Moorestown, NJ | $5,041,618 | $18,181,631 |
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Philadelphia, PA | $50,307,552 | $18,217,495 |
League School Brooklyn, NY | $8,003,102 | $18,878,930 |
The Manhattan Childrens Center Inc New York, NY | $11,028,934 | $17,851,466 |
American Federation Of Teachers Yonkers, NY | $7,190,230 | $15,527,584 |
Martin De Porres School Inc Elmont, NY | $5,784,072 | $14,760,411 |