Forward Change
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 08/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 81-3538948
Organization Overview
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 06/2022, Forward Change employed 8 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 06/2022, Forward Change generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $787.1k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD CHANGE HELPS FOUNDATIONS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PURSUE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OUTCOMES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES LIVING IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. WE SPECIALIZE IN STRATEGIES BUILT ON RESEARCH, POLICY CHANGE, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAPACITY BUILDING - TRAINED GRASSROOTS ORGANIZERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVOCATES IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY, CENTRAL COAST AND INLAND EMPIRE OF CALIFORNIA IN MOVEMENT BUILDING, CONSCIOUS ORGANIZING, RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS, AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE FOLLOWING STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL COALITIONS: DIGNITY IN SCHOOLS, CALIFORNIA; CENTRAL VALLEY MOVEMENT BUILDING, CENTRAL COAST MOVEMENT BUILDING, CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR, AND THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE. CREATED AND PILOTED CURRICULUM FOR A MULTI-SESSION TRAININGS ON "ORGANIZING FOR LIBERATION AND FREEDOM: THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF THE US EDUCATION SYSTEM" AND "UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE: CONNECTING THE BLACK AND BROWN EXPERIENCE". DESIGNED AND PILOTED MULTI-SESSION LESSON PLANS TO TEACH ORGANIZERS HOW TO ANALYZE AND VISUALLY DISPLAY KEY DATA ON SUSPENSION TRENDS. PROVIDED TRAINING ON THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STATE AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA AND NATIONALLY. CREATED TAILORED REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE REPORTS ON TRENDS IN SUSPENSION, ARRESTS, AND REFERRALS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT TO BE USED FOR ORGANIZING EFFORTS.
KNOWLEDGE BUILDING - RESEARCHED AND DESIGNED PRESENTATION AND WHITE PAPER CONNECTING THE EXPERIENCE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND NATIVE AMERICANS FROM 1890 TO THE PRESENT. DOCUMENTED AND MANUALIZED RITES OF PASSAGE PROGRAMS TARGETING AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUNG MEN. PRESENTED THE LIFE COURSE FRAMEWORK FOR BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR TO GROUPS ACROSS THE NATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tia Martinez Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $127,073 |
Arnold Chandler President | Officer | 32 | $112,523 |
Allen Gunner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Philips President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Brack Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $682,833 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $682,833 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $624,438 |
| 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 | $1,307,271 |
| 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. | $239,596 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,991 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $364,554 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,026 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,277 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,968 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,687 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,252 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,500 |
| Office expenses | $2,804 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $16,189 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $826 |
| Insurance | $5,285 |
| All other expenses | $3,102 |
| Total functional expenses | $787,096 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,125,766 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $124,852 |
| 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 | $2,173 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,166 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,255,957 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,783 |
| 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 | $62,783 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $829,252 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $363,922 |
| 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 | $1,255,957 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Forward Change has recieved totaling $250,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rosenberg Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hawaii Data Collaborative Honolulu, HI | $608,871 | $1,255,520 |
Coalition On Homelessness San Francisco, CA | $1,769,592 | $1,181,480 |
Forward Change San Francisco, CA | $1,255,957 | $1,307,271 |
Alliance Of Californians For Community Empowerment Los Angeles, CA | $1,270,920 | $1,148,639 |
Western Regional Advocacy Project San Francisco, CA | $176,602 | $362,550 |
Heretogether Portland, OR | $291,831 | $339,509 |
Consciousness And Healing Initiative La Jolla, CA | $477,627 | $302,778 |
Liberation Alliance For Economic And Social Change San Francisco, CA | $173,940 | $0 |
Center For Homeless Inquiries San Francisco, CA | $4,325 | $0 |
Sustainable Systems Research Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | $23,251 | $0 |
Aletheia Research Institution San Francisco, CA | $1,979 | $0 |
Sacramento Regional Coalition To End Homelessness Sacramento, CA | $6,233 | $57,369 |