Northwest Indiana Forum Inc is located in Portage, IN. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Northwest Indiana Forum Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Indiana Forum Inc 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 12/2021, Northwest Indiana Forum Inc generated $574.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $666.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE BROAD-BASED WEALTH IN NORTHWEST INDIANA THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN HARMONY WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE 7-COUNTY AREA (LAKE, PORTER, LAPORTE, STARKE, JASPER, NEWTON AND PULASKI).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heather Ennis President | Officer | 40 | $118,440 |
Erica Dombey Past Chair Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephan Eastridge Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Jorgensen Governance Committee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Hittinger Vice - Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pete Novak Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $385,965 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $53,615 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,854 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,456 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $560,434 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,800 |
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 | $574,234 |
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. | $133,704 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $143,125 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,976 |
Other employee benefits | $15,014 |
Payroll taxes | $21,309 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,698 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,563 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,550 |
Office expenses | $12,669 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $62,956 |
Travel | $8,831 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $160,483 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,344 |
Insurance | $6,852 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $666,850 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $58,202 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $72,150 |
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 | $12,591 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,089 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $147,032 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,837 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,550 |
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 | $2,361 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $431,203 |
Total liabilities | $465,951 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$318,919 |
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 | $147,032 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Northwest Indiana Forum Inc has recieved totaling $100,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Nisource Charitable Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: CORPORATE DONATION | $100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Indiana Chamber Of Commerce Inc Indianapolis, IN | $7,894,910 | $10,261,881 |
Greater Indianapolis Chamber Of Commerce Inc Indianapolis, IN | $15,080,070 | $11,498,115 |
German-American Chamber Of Commerce Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $9,537,423 | $9,672,106 |
Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Milwaukee, WI | $13,303,680 | $5,924,757 |
The Chicago Association Of Realtors Inc Chicago, IL | $11,107,922 | $7,821,690 |
Illinois Small Business Growth Corporation Springfield, IL | $2,478,514 | $7,890,542 |
Mainstreet Organization Of Realtors Downers Grove, IL | $23,598,352 | $9,176,226 |
International Society Of Transport Aircraft Traders Chicago, IL | $15,949,487 | $6,305,891 |
Indiana Association Of Realtors Inc Indianapolis, IN | $16,694,252 | $6,642,922 |
Better Business Bureau Of Greater St Louis Inc St Louis, MO | $4,281,553 | $5,139,066 |
Louisville Chamber Of Commerce Inc Louisville, KY | $4,510,911 | $5,726,033 |
Springfield Convention And Visitors Springfield, MO | $1,284,082 | $4,581,352 |