Community Forklift is located in Edmonston, MD. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Forklift employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Forklift 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, Community Forklift generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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
TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECT BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS, AND PEOPLE MORE FULLY TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND TO EACH OTHER.TO HELP THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC DEVELOP AN AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.DEVELOP MATERIALS ON THE EFFICIENT USE OF URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO LOCAL BUSINESS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.CONDUCT SUSTAINABILITY SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOR A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES INCLUDING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.INTEGRATE INTO ALL OF COMMUNITY FORKLIFT'S UNDERTAKINGS, THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE, COMMUNITY CONSERVATION, AND COMMUNITY DESIGN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY FORKLIFT OPERATES A SURPLUS AND SALVAGED MATERIALS EXCHANGE TO FOSTER COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS, AND PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ON GREEN BUILDING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nancy J Meyer Ceo/coo | Officer | 1 | $118,739 |
Denise Hamler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Barfield Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Solomon President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Menzer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah M House Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $482,754 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $254,004 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $87,010 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $736,758 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,482,985 |
Investment income | $53 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $300 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,254,710 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $118,740 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,622 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,417,620 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,220 |
Other employee benefits | $143,605 |
Payroll taxes | $124,062 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $630 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,066 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $131,758 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,984 |
Office expenses | $50,640 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $161,140 |
Travel | $84,540 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $17,764 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,439 |
Insurance | $22,059 |
All other expenses | $51,052 |
Total functional expenses | $2,756,611 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,552,478 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $60,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,575 |
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 | $56,517 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $55,744 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $30,000 |
Total assets | $1,775,314 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159,908 |
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 | $500,000 |
Other liabilities | $12,232 |
Total liabilities | $672,140 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,103,174 |
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 | $1,775,314 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Community Forklift has recieved totaling $1,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: FOOD & HOUSING | $1,500 |
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Community Forklift Edmonston, MD | $1,775,314 | $3,254,710 |