Forge Leadership Network is located in Dayton, OH. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O53) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Business, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Forge Leadership Network employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forge Leadership Network 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, Forge Leadership Network generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 34.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORGE LEADERSHIP NETWORK MENTORS, TRAINS, AND CONNECTS YOUNG CONSERVATIVES, AGES 18-25, EQUIPPING THEM TO LEAD IN POLITICS, BUSINESS, AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRAINING 18-25 YEAR OLDS ON THE FOUNDATION TRUTHS OF THE USA AND CRITICAL CAREER SKILLS THROUGH OUR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND ACADEMY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam H Josefczyk President | Officer | 40 | $131,996 |
Brad Gruber COO | Officer | 40 | $133,710 |
Jonathan Jakubowski Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Pfitzenmaier Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Hamilton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Hart Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,080,555 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,080,555 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $134,183 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $21,500 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,244,938 |
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. | $272,608 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,891 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $216,045 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $36,438 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,642 |
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 | $55,850 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,474 |
Office expenses | $17,287 |
Information technology | $4,102 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,836 |
Travel | $55,315 |
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 | $3,648 |
All other expenses | $5,114 |
Total functional expenses | $1,158,471 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $438,561 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $8,191 |
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 | $446,752 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,596 |
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 | $24,596 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $422,156 |
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 | $446,752 |