Ffwd
- Assets
- $11.6m
- Revenue
- $22.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-4626500
Organization Overview
Ffwd is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ffwd employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ffwd 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 12/2023, Ffwd generated $22.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $18.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 41.2% per year over the past 9 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, Ffwd has awarded 282 individual grants totaling $34,339,140. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FFWD ACCELERATES THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY NONPROFITS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND HUMAN CAPITAL TO HELP SCALE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION FFWD RUNS AN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, WHICH IN TEN YEARS HAS HELPED 102 TECH NONPROFITS IMPACT OVER 186 MILLION LIVES AND RAISE $753 MILLION IN FOLLOW-ON FUNDING. FFWD ALSO MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE DIRECTORY OF TECH-BASED NONPROFITS AND MANAGES A TECH-FOR-GOOD JOB AND VOLUNTEER BOARD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Barenblat President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $247,917 |
Shannon Farley Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $247,917 |
Anna Pickren VP Fundraising | 40 | $198,542 | |
Nicole Dunn VP Marketing | 40 | $168,750 | |
Caroline Summer Kennedy VP Programs | 40 | $134,375 | |
Kendall Arthur Dir Strategic Prtn | 40 | $102,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,204,094 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $431,423 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,204,094 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $246,407 |
| 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 | $22,457,483 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,159,317 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $658,481 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $495,834 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,339 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $880,323 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $171,987 |
| Payroll taxes | $93,546 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,320 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,218 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $33,918 |
| Information technology | $29,748 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $187,269 |
| Travel | $42,350 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,136 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,885,013 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,375,875 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,658,836 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $795,818 |
| 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 | $71,426 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $652,610 |
| Total assets | $11,554,565 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150,665 |
| 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 | $659,645 |
| Total liabilities | $810,310 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,646,175 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,098,080 |
| 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 | $11,554,565 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ffwd has awarded $15,158,817 in support to 47 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIES AGAINST SLAVERY PURPOSE: General Support | $94,066 |
ALMOST FUN PURPOSE: General Support | $30,000 |
AMERICAN AI FORUM PURPOSE: General Support | $25,000 |
ASYLUM SEEKER ADVOCACY PROJEC PURPOSE: General Support | $10,000 |
BEYOND 12 PURPOSE: General Support | $25,000 |
CAREER VILLAGE INC PURPOSE: General Support | $20,000 |