Families Forward is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (O40) the organization is classified as: Scouting, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Families Forward employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Families Forward 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 09/2023, Families Forward generated $11.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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
THE MISSION OF FAMILIES FORWARD IS TO PREVENT AND END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HOUSING AND RESOURCES THAT CREATE LASTING STABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FAMILIES FORWARD HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, GIVING FAMILIES STABILITY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. OUR HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES, EMERGENCY MOTEL STAYS, INTERIM HOUSING, RAPID RE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. PERSONALIZED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE CAREER COACHING, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HOUSING NAVIGATION. FAMILIES FORWARD PREVENTED OR ENDED HOMELESSNESS FOR 724 FAMILIES (2,502 CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS).
FAMILIES FORWARD PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, AND LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 44,180 MEALS TO FAMILIES, ADULTS, AND SENIORS THROUGHOUT ORANGE COUNTY. BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 1,074 LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN. FOR THANKSGIVING, 983 FAMILIES RECEIVED BASKETS OF DONATED FOOD TO MAKE A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DINNER. IN THE HOLIDAY WISH PROGRAM, 2,601 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danyell Alders Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Martha Bayer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tristen Cali Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Victor Cao Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mayra Cerda Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Debbie Chamkasem Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $400,648 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,850,856 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,612,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,931,810 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,864,464 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $710,371 |
Investment income | $144,068 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$100,493 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,618,410 |
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. | $1,915,117 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $553,782 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,907 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,403,722 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $174,897 |
Other employee benefits | $212,660 |
Payroll taxes | $298,438 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $325,720 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $423,118 |
Information technology | $151,482 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $622,162 |
Travel | $28,896 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $90,548 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $434,398 |
Insurance | $132,692 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $10,734,897 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$140,146 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,055,372 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $691,898 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $201,052 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,778,174 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,019,588 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $183,572 |
Total assets | $28,789,510 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $373,874 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $640,440 |
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 | $2,768,294 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $296,354 |
Total liabilities | $4,078,962 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,256,690 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,453,858 |
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 | $28,789,510 |