Fact Forward
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 08/1996
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 57-0897120
Organization Overview
Fact Forward is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Fact Forward employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fact 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 09/2023, Fact Forward generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fact Forward has awarded 325 individual grants totaling $10,175,977. 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
FACT FORWARD'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEYOND BY PREVENTING TEEN PREGNANCY AND ADVANCING ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPOWERED SC: THIS GRANT AUTHORIZES FACT FORWARD TO WORK IN RICHLAND AND ORANGEBURG COUNTIES TO DEVELOP, EXPLORE, TEST, AND REFINE INTERVENTIONS TO INCREASE THE USE OF SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES BY YOUTH OF COLOR.
OTHER PROGRAMS IN FY23 INCLUDED FEDERALLY FUNDED COVID-19 VACCINE OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND PROJECT IMPACT; STATE FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE-BASED TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS FOR YOUTH AGES 11 TO 19, AND PRIVATE FUNDING THAT PROVIDED FOR A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS THAT ALLOWED FACT FORWARD TO PROMOTE TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND INCREASED ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES.
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEEN MOTHERS AND FAMILIES IN SC: THIS GRANT AUTHORIZES FACT FORWARD TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION TO REDUCE RAPID REPEAT PREGNANCIES AMONG TEEN MOMS, INCREASE CONSISTENT CONTRACEPTIVE USE AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC STABILITY AMONG YOUNG MOTHERS.
PREP (PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION PROGRAM): THIS GRANT IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES 11 AND 19 THAT ACCESS AN EVIDENCE-BASED TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM, INCLUDING ADULT PREPARATION TOPICS, THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth DE Santis CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $133,176 |
Roy Shelley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Hope Garcia Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jil Littlejohn Bostick Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
April Borkman Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rep Terry Alexander Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,114,759 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $371,049 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,485,808 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $85,116 |
| Investment income | $5,870 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,811 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,578,672 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,146,096 |
| 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. | $178,371 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,674 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,015,863 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,004 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,176 |
| Payroll taxes | $91,962 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,222 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $412,389 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,374 |
| Office expenses | $25,830 |
| Information technology | $65,075 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,021 |
| Travel | $118,500 |
| 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 | $22,417 |
| Insurance | $10,365 |
| All other expenses | $33,984 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,909,675 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,156 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $110,285 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $625,105 |
| 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 | $64,942 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,680 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $252,176 |
| Total assets | $1,099,344 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $379,657 |
| 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 | $62,404 |
| Total liabilities | $442,061 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $625,438 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $31,845 |
| 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 | $1,099,344 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fact Forward has awarded $1,117,166 in support to 31 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AIR CONSULTING PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE ACCESS | $14,174 |
AUXILIUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP PURPOSE: TEEN PREVENTION PRG | $68,014 |
BENEDICT COLLEGE PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE/PREV | $23,625 |
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE ACCESS | $6,505 |
BIG HOMIE LIL HOMIE PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE/PREV | $24,875 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE PURPOSE: TEEN PREVENTION PRG | $94,975 |