Kids Forward Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kids Forward Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids Forward 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 12/2021, Kids Forward Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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TO ADVOCATE FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DIRECTED TOWARDS STRENGTHENING FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STATE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ISSUES - KIDS FORWARD ADVOCATES FOR EFFECTIVE, LONG-LASTING SOLUTIONS THAT BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN WISCONSIN. USING RESEARCH AND A COMMUNITY-INFORMED APPROACH, KIDS FORWARD WORKS TO HELP EVERY CHILD, EVERY FAMILY, AND EVERY COMMUNITY THRIVE. KIDS FORWARD SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO NEED HEALTH CARE HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND SERVICES THAT MEETS THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS. WISCONSIN HAS MADE PROGRESS IN THE PAST IN INCREASING COVERAGE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND MANY ADULTS, AND KIDS FORWARD SEEKS TO PROMOTE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT AT LEAST MAINTAIN, IF NOT EXPAND, THAT COVERAGE. KIDS FORWARD IS ACTIVE IN WORKING TO EXPAND BADGERCARE (MEDICAID) AND PROTECT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AS CRITICAL SOURCES OF ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. KIDS FORWARD WORKS TO ACHIEVE RACIAL AND ETHNIC EQUITY AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL. OUR RACE TO EQUITY PROJECT IS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ENGAGING LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DANE COUNTY AND WISCONSIN IN A BROADER, SOLUTION-ORIENTED DIALOGUE AIMED AT REDUCING THE PROFOUND AND PERSISTENT RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, CHILD WELFARE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, EMPLOYMENT, AND INCOME THAT PLAGUE THE NATION, STATE, AND COUNTY. PART OF THE WAY WE SEEK TO REDUCE THESE DISPARITIES IS THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION. THE WISCONSIN BUDGET PROJECT IS AN INITIATIVE OF KIDS FORWARD ENGAGED IN ANALYSIS AND EDUCATION ON STATE BUDGET AND TAX ISSUES, PARTICULARLY THOSE RELATING TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES. THE BUDGET PROJECT SEEKS TO BROADEN THE DEBATE ON BUDGET AND TAX POLICY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BY ENCOURAGING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ON THESE ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michele Mackey Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $124,306 |
Jacquelyn Boggess President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lucia Nunez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Inman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Helene Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Demarb Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $47,209 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $33,593 |
Government grants | $584,245 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,405,855 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,070,902 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,971 |
Investment income | $1,025 |
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 | $2,103,523 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,800 |
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. | $135,738 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,721 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $665,676 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,752 |
Other employee benefits | $91,075 |
Payroll taxes | $60,393 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,346 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $55,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,452 |
Fees for services: Other | $233,352 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,815 |
Office expenses | $40,230 |
Information technology | $2,676 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,964 |
Travel | $119 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,223 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $750 |
Insurance | $7,086 |
All other expenses | $27,616 |
Total functional expenses | $1,473,563 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $764,552 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,429 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $386,380 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,435 |
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 | $19,231 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,504 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $530,371 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $51,780 |
Total assets | $2,036,682 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,079 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,714 |
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 | $88,793 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,162,822 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $785,067 |
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 | $2,036,682 |
Over the last fiscal year, Kids Forward Inc has awarded $24,800 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Janesville, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,800 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Kids Forward Inc has recieved totaling $1,067,255.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES | $233,333 |
Roots And Wings Foundation Inc Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150,000 |
Partnership For Americas Children Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CHILD AVOCACY WORK | $130,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT VARIOUS KIDS COUNT ACTIVITIES | $100,000 |
Center On Budget And Policy Priorities Washington, DC PURPOSE: Core Capacity Project | $75,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP NETWORK | $75,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Holy Cross Services Inc Saginaw, MI | $12,722,046 | $22,619,198 |
Kids Above All Illinois Chicago, IL | $6,170,372 | $14,023,607 |
Youth Service Bureau Of Illinois Valley Incorporated Ottawa, IL | $4,153,278 | $14,098,230 |
Gads Hill Center Chicago, IL | $12,791,437 | $15,113,158 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Chicagoland And Northwest Indiana Oak Brook, IL | $71,872,336 | $16,625,455 |
The Link Minneapolis, MN | $6,613,404 | $13,474,275 |
Growth Works Inc Plymouth, MI | $19,933,661 | $13,962,333 |
Night Ministry Chicago, IL | $17,470,779 | $11,762,279 |
Safe Families For Children Alliance Chicago, IL | $3,523,068 | $9,924,305 |
Kemmerer Village Assumption, IL | $56,706,341 | $12,349,244 |
Highfields Inc Onondaga, MI | $4,706,245 | $9,765,049 |
Youth Outreach Services Inc Chicago, IL | $3,395,753 | $8,971,247 |