Girlforward is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Girlforward employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Girlforward 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, Girlforward generated $765.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $443.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GIRLFORWARD'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN DISPLACED BY CONFLICT AND PERSECUTION AND BEEN RESETTLED IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SUPPORT TO GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN DISPLACED BY CONFLICT AND PERSECUTION AND BEEN RESETTLED IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ashley Marine Executive Director | 40 | $61,607 | |
Valerie Weiss Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joi Freeman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
S Mayumi Umi Grigsby Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rachel Hermes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sarayu Adeni Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $660 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $75,825 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $688,787 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $765,272 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4 |
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 | $765,276 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $61,607 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,321 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $191,157 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,278 |
Payroll taxes | $19,331 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,801 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,009 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,988 |
Travel | $1,685 |
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 | $915 |
Insurance | $6,187 |
All other expenses | $4,095 |
Total functional expenses | $443,019 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $458,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $100,959 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $4,300 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,495 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,900 |
Total assets | $572,783 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,906 |
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 | $7,906 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $564,877 |
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 | $572,783 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Girlforward has recieved totaling $192,254.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: QUALITY EDUCATION | $70,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $25,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $15,495 |
Chicago Foundation For Women Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral Sciences Arlington, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHERANCE OF THEIR MISSION | $10,000 |
Circle Of Service Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: MATCHING/DISCRETIONARY | $10,000 |
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