Forward Careers Inc
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Waukesha, WI
- Founding
- 06/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 39-1657328
Organization Overview
Forward Careers Inc is located in Waukesha, WI. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Forward Careers Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Careers 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 06/2022, Forward Careers Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Forward Careers Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $1,983,095. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD CAREERS PROVIDES CAREER GUIDANCE, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED FROM AGES 14 AND ABOVE. ADDITIONALLY, A WIDE VARIETY OF TALENT ATTRACTION, RETENTION AND BUSINESS CLOSURE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SMALL, MID-SIZE AND LARGE EMPLOYERS ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADMINISTERING THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM. THE WIOA ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, YOUTH AND RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP JOB SEEKERS ACCESS EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO SUCCEED IN THE LABOR MARKET AND TO MATCH EMPLOYERS WITH THE SKILLS WORKERS THEY NEED TO COMPLETE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. THE ADULT PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 139 CLIENTS, THE DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 58 CLIENTS, AND THE YOUTH PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 77 CLIENTS WITH CAREER PLANNING, BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, AND IN-DEMAND EMPLOYER-LINKED TRAINING. THE RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO GROUPS OF WORKERS FACING LAYOFFS OR THEIR COMPANY IS HAVING A LARGE DOWNSIZING OF THEIR WORKFORCE OR COMPLETE CLOSER.
THE WORKER ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVE PLACES INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED AND/OR NONTRADITIONAL WORK HISTORIES INTO SUCCESSFUL PAID INTERNSHIPS AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 68 CLIENTS WITH TRAINING SERVICES, SUCH AS CAREER GUIDANCE AND JOB READINESS, PLACEMENT INTO PAID INTERNSHIPS AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND INCENTIVE PAYMENTS.
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING GRANT SERVES YOUTH AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SERVICES TO SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. APPROXIMATELY 52 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.
PROVIDING VARIOUS JOB PLACEMENT, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB FAIRS, AND OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAM SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cindy Simons President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $109,491 |
Joseph Starrett Controller/treasurer/secretary | Officer | 40 | $84,030 |
Steve Holtan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Carman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Goldstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Wehrheim Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $10,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,152,782 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,738 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,164,520 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $181,955 |
| Investment income | $448 |
| 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 | $2,346,923 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,823 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $199,686 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $221,944 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,398 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $723,787 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,485 |
| Other employee benefits | $90,654 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,944 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,761 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,066 |
| Advertising and promotion | $869 |
| Office expenses | $27,516 |
| Information technology | $22,732 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,944 |
| Travel | $13,117 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,989 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $18,201 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,228,208 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,037 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $563,866 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $676,050 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,050 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $112,923 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,884 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,417,810 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $358,255 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $358,255 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,034,386 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,169 |
| 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 | $1,417,810 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Forward Careers Inc has awarded $454,434 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: PARTICIPANT TRAINING FOR THE TECHHIRE GRANT | $188,063 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: PARTICIPANT TRAINING FOR THE TECHHIRE GRANT | $188,063 |
KENOSHA COUNTY JOB CENTER PURPOSE: PARTICIPANT TRAINING FOR THE TECHHIRE GRANT | $39,154 |
KENOSHA COUNTY JOB CENTER PURPOSE: PARTICIPANT TRAINING FOR THE TECHHIRE GRANT | $39,154 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Forward Careers Inc has recieved totaling $385,278.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Workforce Development Board Of South Central Wisconsin Madison, WI PURPOSE: CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $222,805 |
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc Dodgeville, WI PURPOSE: SEC 5311 MAP 21 FUNDING | $137,452 |
Waukesha County Community Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI PURPOSE: INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM | $15,000 |
United Way Of Washington County West Bend, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Supporting Families Together Association Inc Madison, WI | $1,243,761 | $19,699,760 |
Chicago Urban League Chicago, IL | $6,767,284 | $15,691,423 |
Cara Program Chicago, IL | $15,165,260 | $11,673,454 |
Rural Minnesota Cep Inc Detroit Lakes, MN | $2,024,791 | $10,325,488 |
Minnesota Assistance Council For Veterans Saint Paul, MN | $12,934,970 | $10,768,734 |
H I R E D Minneapolis, MN | $1,685,532 | $8,749,042 |
Southeastern Minnesota Private Industry Council Inc Rochester, MN | $868,120 | $8,914,255 |
Mayors Youth Empowerment Program Iowa City, IA | $6,304,962 | $7,071,387 |
Comptia Tech Career Academy Downers Grove, IL | $2,728,852 | $5,424,881 |
Proteus Inc Des Moines, IA | $1,359,202 | $6,864,690 |
United Workforce Development Board Inc Pekin, IL | $714,374 | $6,448,841 |
Central Minnesota Jobs And Training Services Inc Monticello, MN | $1,103,520 | $6,129,722 |