City Forward Collective Inc
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 09/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 39-1590212
Organization Overview
City Forward Collective Inc, operating under the name Pave, is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Pave employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pave 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 06/2023, Pave generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Pave has awarded 78 individual grants totaling $4,356,369. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CITY FORWARD COLLECTIVE'S (CFC) MISSION IS TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF MILWAUKEE AND ITS INSTITUTIONS, ECONOMY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY ENDING EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY AND ENSURING EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS - STRATEGICALLY INVEST AND CHANNEL PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS TO EXPAND EXISTING HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS, INCUBATE NEW SCHOOLS, AND IMPROVE PROMISING SCHOOLS. IN 2021 THIS ALSO INCLUDED PROVIDING GRANTS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS TO ASSIST WITH COVID-19 RESPONSE.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY-INFORMED POLICY - FACILITATE SUSTAINED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TO BUILD A MOVEMENT OF MILWAUKEE PARENTS AND OTHER RESIDENTS WHO UNDERSTAND AND ADVOCATE FOR QUALITY SCHOOLS ACROSS MILWAUKEE. ADVOCATE FOR LOCAL AND STATE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ELIMINATE EDUCATIONAL INEQUITIES AND ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS THRIVE; MOBILIZE "GRASSROOT" COMMUNITIES AND CREATE COALITIONS WITH "GRASSTOP" LEADERS TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CHANGE.
EFFECTIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE TALENT - INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STRONG, CULTURALLY COMPETENT TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, PRINCIPAL MANAGERS, AND EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE IN THOSE ROLES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leslie Dixon Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Austin Ramirez Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Arzbaecher Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Aldana Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lafayette Crump Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hans Dawson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $264,529 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,918,859 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,183,388 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $376,734 |
| Investment income | $102,805 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $50,588 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,713,515 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $555,800 |
| 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. | $309,508 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,483 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $920,278 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,519 |
| Other employee benefits | $75,936 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,522 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $265 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,903 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,225 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,235,308 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,551 |
| Office expenses | $66,617 |
| Information technology | $44,551 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,829 |
| Travel | $47,832 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,786 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,399 |
| Insurance | $25,217 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,499,132 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,926 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $309,695 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,212,738 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $173,830 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $757,806 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,896 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,957,752 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $96,500 |
| Total assets | $6,520,143 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $370,849 |
| 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 | $96,789 |
| Total liabilities | $467,638 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,913,167 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,139,338 |
| 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 | $6,520,143 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, City Forward Collective Inc has awarded $555,800 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ROCKETSHIP PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THEIR TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORK AT THE SCHOOL | $50,000 |
ST MARCUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE SCHOOL AND SUPPORT OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORK | $155,800 |
MILWAUKEE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORK AT THE SCHOOL | $50,000 |
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORK AT THE SCHOOL | $50,000 |
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORK AT THE SCHOOL | $50,000 |