Forth
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $13.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 61
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 12/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-4764989
Organization Overview
Forth is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Forth employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forth is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Forth generated $13.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 44.1% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO ELECTRIFY TRANSPORTATION BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCE POLLUTION AND BARRIERS TO ACCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INCREASE ACCESS TO CHARGING ACCESS TO CHARGING IS A MAJOR BARRIER TO ELECTRIFICATION, ESPECIALLY FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS PROGRAMS AROUND DRIVERS WHO HAVE TRADITIONALLY FACED THE MOST BARRIERS TO ELECTRIFICATION, WORKING TO MAKE IT AS EASY TO CHARGE A CAR AS IT IS TO PARK. DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED ON PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON INCREASING ACCESS TO CHARGING AT THE WORKPLACE, IN MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND WORKED TO ENSURE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN CHARGING WERE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND GROUNDED IN EQUITY.
INCREASE ACCESS TO EMERGING MODES THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY AT THE FOREFRONT OF CLEAN, EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION AND IS CONSTANTLY SEEKING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE THIS WORK. DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION REMOVED BARRIERS TO MAKE ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY ACCESSIBLE IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS AND PROMOTED ELECTRIFYING AMERICAS FARMS AND SCHOOL BUSES.
INCREASE ACCESS TO CARS THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS PROGRAMSAROUND DRIVERS WHO HAVE TRADITIONALLY FACED THE MOST BARRIERS TO ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION. THE ORGANIZATION CULTIVATES ACCESS AND EQUITABLE ADOPTION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES THROUGH AWARENESS, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND BY REDUCINGFINANCIAL BARRIERS. DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION INCREASED ACCESS TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES, DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CARSHARING PROGRAMS, ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY-CENTERED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AND DEVELOPED MODELS AND FINANCIAL TOOLS TO REDUCE COST BARRIERS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Allen Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $174,638 |
Patti Best President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Farrow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roman Partida-Lopez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Macarthur Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $30 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,250,816 |
| Investment income | $1,359 |
| 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 | $13,263,928 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $177,164 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,101 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,410,063 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $90,719 |
| Other employee benefits | $467,006 |
| Payroll taxes | $346,641 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,052,262 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $151,121 |
| Travel | $190,220 |
| 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 | $67,708 |
| Insurance | $83,091 |
| All other expenses | $29,356 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,191,069 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,850 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,917 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,366,921 |
| 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 | $351,253 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $580,255 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $111,752 |
| Total assets | $2,522,948 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,062,667 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,400 |
| 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 | $528,595 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $941,369 |
| Total liabilities | $2,538,031 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$15,083 |
| 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 | $2,522,948 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Forth has awarded $24,934 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EV PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | $18,634 |
PORTLAND STATE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EV PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | $6,300 |