Forward Change is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Forward Change employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Change 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 06/2023, Forward Change generated $421.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
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THE SPECIFIC EXEMPT PURPOSE OF FORWARD CHANGE IS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC GUIDANCE TO NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ON ACHIEVING EQUITY-BASED SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAPACITY-BUILDING WEBINARS AND TRAININGS: CONDUCTED SEVERAL WEBINARS AND TRAININGS ON TOPICS RELATED TO INTERGENERATIONAL MOBILITY, POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH IN LONG-TERM JUVENILE CONFINEMENT, LIFE COURSE APPROACHES TO IMPROVING LIFE OUTCOMES, STRUCTURAL RACISM AND EQUITY. PROGRAM EVALUATION AND STRATEGIC GUIDANCE: CONDUCTED EVALUATIONS FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT PROGRAMS AS WELL AS PROVIDED STRATEGIC GUIDANCE IN PROGRAM DATA COLLECTION AND IMPROVEMENT. DRAFTED EVALUATION REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: WORKED WITH NONPROFIT STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMATIC INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR.
KNOWLEDGE BUILDING - RESEARCH SYNTHESIS: RESEARCH SCANS, ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS REGARDING CAUSES/PREDICTORS OF YOUTH OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF K-12 EDUCATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE, ADULT CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WORKFORCE. PUBLISHED SEVERAL REPORTS AND WORKED WITH GOVERNMENTS AND NONPROFITS TO IMPLEMENT KEY FINDINGS. DATA ANALYSIS RESEARCH: OBTAINED, ANALYZED AND REPORTED ADMINISTRATIVE AND PUBLICLY-AVAILABLE DATA ON THE PREVALENCE OF KEY YOUTH OUTCOMES. DEVELOPED METRICS DASHBOARDS AND TOOLS FOR UNDERSTANDING DATA. PUBLICATIONS: PUBLISHED REPORTS AND BRIEFING DOCUMENTS ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO K-12 EDUCATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE, ADULT CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WORKFORCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Arnold Chandler President | Officer | 32 | $154,667 |
Tia Martinez Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $87,996 |
Jonathan Brack Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Phillips Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Allen Gunn Board President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $421,594 |
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 | $421,594 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500,000 |
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. | $242,663 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $289,505 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,641 |
Other employee benefits | $11,306 |
Payroll taxes | $38,030 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,679 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $112,379 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,703 |
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 | $826 |
Insurance | $10,094 |
All other expenses | $266 |
Total functional expenses | $1,283,642 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,774 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $127,014 |
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 | $2,340 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $396,128 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,892 |
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 | $3,778 |
Total liabilities | $11,670 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $384,458 |
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 | $396,128 |
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Hawaii Data Collaborative Honolulu, HI | $1,368,575 | $1,603,500 |
Forward Change San Francisco, CA | $396,128 | $421,594 |
Coalition On Homelessness San Francisco, CA | $1,770,732 | $1,070,310 |
Western Regional Advocacy Project San Francisco, CA | $234,916 | $779,805 |
Alliance Of Californians For Community Empowerment Los Angeles, CA | $1,362,390 | $514,424 |
Heretogether Portland, OR | $368,760 | $488,786 |
Consciousness And Healing Initiative La Jolla, CA | $499,510 | $371,461 |
Sustainable Systems Research Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | $93,822 | $163,217 |
Sacramento Regional Coalition To End Homelessness Sacramento, CA | $19,268 | $163,332 |
Center For Homeless Inquiries San Francisco, CA | $4,325 | $0 |
Liberation Alliance For Economic And Social Change San Francisco, CA | $203,823 | $0 |
Aletheia Research Institution San Francisco, CA | $1,979 | $0 |
Christian Action Asia Inc Upland, CA | $45,298 | $25,890 |
Peak Heart And Vascular Foundation Paradise Valley, AZ | $0 | $0 |