Families Forward
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 01/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 42-1258470
Organization Overview
Families Forward is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Families Forward employed 38 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 06/2024, Families Forward generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 13.8% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, LIFE-CHANGING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR PATH OT SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THIS INCLUDES OPERATING HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN ACHIEVING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DAYCARE - PROVIDES AFFORABLE DAYCARE AND HELPS TO MEET THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN THE DAYCARE PROGRAM.
PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR 32 FAMILIES INCLUDING 87 CHILDREN. FAMILIES THAT COMPLETED THE PROGRAM INCREASED THEIR MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY 80%. 86% OF THE PARTICIPANTS EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING.
PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR 68 HOMELESS FAMILIES INCLUDING 159 CHILDREN. 78% OF FAMILIES SERVED BY NEW DIRECTIONS SHELTER MOVED INTO MORE PERMANENT HOUSING; 91% OF THE ADULTS THAT LOOKED FOR EMPLOYMENT GAINED EMPLOYMENT; 100% OF THE FAMILIES OBTAINED CHILDCARE.
DISTRIBUTION CENTER - PROVIDES FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FAMILIES, INCLUDING DISTRIBUTIONS OF FOOD AND CLOTHING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phyllis Tinker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Kempkes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martha Ward Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Roby Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Bustamante Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gina Graham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $198,685 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $99,004 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $138,586 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,007,446 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $71,884 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,443,721 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $464,782 |
| Investment income | $87,351 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,107 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,014,961 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,786 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $157,598 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,640 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,109,381 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,592 |
| Other employee benefits | $103,858 |
| Payroll taxes | $105,344 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,040 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,709 |
| Fees for services: Other | $48,292 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,461 |
| Information technology | $18,777 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,097 |
| Travel | $13,567 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $179,154 |
| Insurance | $59,195 |
| All other expenses | $21,846 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,163,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,721 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $872,853 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $35,510 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,545 |
| 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 | $4,224 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,844,931 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,202,313 |
| Total assets | $4,517,097 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,106 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,400 |
| 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 | $13,949 |
| Total liabilities | $94,455 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,709,305 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $713,337 |
| 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 | $4,517,097 |