Forward Through Ferguson
- Assets
- $989.7k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 05/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-1359671
Organization Overview
Forward Through Ferguson is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forward Through Ferguson employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Through Ferguson is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMBRACING THE FERGUSON COMMISSIONS MANDATE, FORWARD THROUGH FERGUSON CENTERS IMPACTED COMMUNITIES AND MOBILIZIES ACCOUNTABLE BODIES TO ADVANCE RACIALLY EQUITABLE SYSTEMS AND POLICIES THAT ENSURE ALL PEOPLE IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION CAN THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RACIAL EQUITY CAPACITY: FTF HELPS PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONS FIND THEIR STARTING POINT, STRATEGIZE THE JOURNEY FORWARD, CREATE "NEXT PRACTICES", AND DISCOVER HOW TO BE A RADICALLY ACCOUNTABLE PARTNER IN SYSTEMS CHANGE AND EQUITY. WE DO THIS BY CONDUCTIONG WORKSHOPS, INTERVENTIONS, AND ASSESSMENTS THAT SUPPORT INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION, CREATING AND SHARING CURATED TOOLKITS TO SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS TRANSFORMING TOWARDS RACIAL EQUITY; PUBLICALY TRACKING INSTITUTIONAL AND REGIONAL PROGRESS TOWARDS RACIAL EQUITY WITH ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE FERGUSON COMMISSION REPORT; AMPLIFYING SUCCESS STORIES OF INSTITUTIONS TRANSFORMING TOWARDS RACIAL EQUITY; AND CONVENING REDI (RACIAL EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION) AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS TO FOSTER SYNERGY AND MEASURABLE PROGRESS TOWARDS RACIAL EQUITY.
COMMUNICATIONS: BY FOCUSING ON COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY STORYTELLING, FTF BUILDS COMMUNITY AWARENESS, ELEVATES THE STORIES OF THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY RACIAL INEQUITY, AMPLIFIES THE STORIES OF PEOPLE ADVOCATING FOR POSITIVE CHANGES, AND CONNECTS ADVOCATES TO OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE.
POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE: TO ACHIEVE POLICY AND SYSTEMS WINS THAT WILL DRIVE POPULATION-LEVEL OUTCOME SHIFTS TOWARDS RACIAL EQUITY, WE SUPPORT ISSUE-BASED ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS, ENGAGE IN GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZING, AND BUILD OPPORTUNITIES FOR DECISION MAKING BY COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY SYSTEMIC RACISM. WE PARTICULARLY FOCUS OUR CAMPAIGNS AND EFFORTS ON EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSFORMATION, AND RACIAL HEALING AND JUSTICE.
DATA AND RESEARCH: THE DATA AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES USE THE TOOLS OF HUMAN-CENTERED DATA, RESEARCH, AND STORYTELLING TO CATALYZE AND MEASIRE IMPACT, FACILITATE ACCOUNTABILITY, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING, AND IMAGINE WHAT'S POSSIBLE ON THE PATH TO RACIAL EQUITY. IT DOES SO THROUGH 3 PRIMARY ACTIVITIES: DATA STORYTELLING, MOVEMENT TRACKING AND INTERNAL SUPPORT/IMPACT MEASUREMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Dwight IV Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $114,790 |
Claire Rippel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Powell-Robinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
R Nelson Williams Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adelaide Lancaster Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trina Clark James Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $10,400 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $60,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $760,262 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $831,062 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $171,688 |
| Investment income | $215 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,508 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,022,722 |
| 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. | $117,344 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,561 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $488,354 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $16,027 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,195 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $226,092 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,168 |
| Office expenses | $2,645 |
| Information technology | $19,568 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $12,292 |
| 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 | $635 |
| Insurance | $1,423 |
| All other expenses | $520 |
| Total functional expenses | $933,801 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $596,780 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $369,555 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,000 |
| 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 | $5,437 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,953 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $989,725 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,787 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $32,662 |
| 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 | $71,449 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $525,276 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $393,000 |
| 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 | $989,725 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Forward Through Ferguson has recieved totaling $211,658.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated St Louis, MO PURPOSE: COMMUNITY BLDG, IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $119,500 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $68,000 |
United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: AWD - Strengthen Communities | $10,000 |
St Louis Community Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GIVE STL DAY GRANT | $9,025 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,043 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $61 |
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|---|---|---|
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South Suburban Housing Center Homewood, IL | $1,073,106 | $883,884 |
Changing Worlds Chicago, IL | $352,934 | $1,152,723 |
Forward Through Ferguson Saint Louis, MO | $989,725 | $1,022,722 |
Blackroots Alliance Chicago, IL | $2,728,460 | $1,844,936 |
Springboard To Learning Inc St Louis, MO | $3,064,390 | $1,635,300 |
Multicultural Coalition Grand Island, NE | $447,101 | $696,038 |
Metro Organization For Racial And Economic Equity Inc Kansas City, MO | $412,701 | $554,314 |
Jewish Community Relations Bureau Inc Overland Park, KS | $2,844,268 | $479,116 |