The Word Forum Inc is located in Katonah, NY. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (X80) the organization is classified as: Religious Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Word Forum 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 12/2022, Word Forum Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING AS A NON DENOMINATIONAL ACADEMIC CENTER FOCUSED ON INTERPRETING THE TEACHINGS, WISDOM AND TRUTH CONTAINED IN THE BIBLE AN ITS ACTIVITIES BUT LIMITED TO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SALE OF BOOKS AND MEMBERSHIP FEES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Pauline Huntington Secretary | Trustee | 40 | $47,250 |
Sang Kuk Lee President | Trustee | 40 | $22,050 |
Dong-Yeon Moon Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,009,676 |
Membership dues | $246,849 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,256,525 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $71,012 |
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 | $38,766 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,366,303 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,036 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $864,204 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $5,423 |
Fees for services: Legal | $30,732 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $676 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $78,527 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $144 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $233,265 |
Travel | $17,226 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $192,475 |
All other expenses | $13,258 |
Total functional expenses | $1,525,291 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,815 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $669 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $69,464 |
Inventories for sale or use | $60,672 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $292,854 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $525,474 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $10,413 |
Total liabilities | $10,413 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $515,061 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $525,474 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Word Forum Inc has recieved totaling $24,594.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,844 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: VIP PAYOUT FOR 03/09/21 | $750 |
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