Fort Bend Forward Inc
- Assets
- $427.2k
- Revenue
- $357.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sugar Land, TX
- Founding
- 02/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 76-0285756
Organization Overview
Fort Bend Forward Inc is located in Sugar Land, TX. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Bend Forward Inc 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, Fort Bend Forward Inc generated $357.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $310.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% 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.
Since 2014, Fort Bend Forward Inc has awarded 108 individual grants totaling $994,091. 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
THE MISSION OF FORT BEND FORWARD IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO MEET THE LITERARY, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH NEEDS OF THE GREATER FORT BEND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORT BEND COUNTY.
TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO LEARN AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THEY LEAD IN FORT BEND COUNTY.
THE YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER 200 JUNIORS AND SENIORS FROM ACROSS FORT BEND COUNTY TO GROW AS LEADERS AND LEARN ABOUT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Qiara Suggs Chair | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
King Banerjee Immediate Past Chair | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Jim Rice Incoming Chair | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Keith Borgfeldt Treasurer | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Tariq Zafar Legal Counsel | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Keri Schmidt President And CEO | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
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 | $297,694 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $297,694 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $59,513 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $357,207 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $174,750 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $310,218 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $372,425 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $54,727 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $427,152 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $166,497 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $260,655 |
| 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 | $427,152 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fort Bend Forward Inc has awarded $80,500 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $21,000 |
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $17,000 |
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,500 |
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,500 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER HOUSTON PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,500 |