Drive Forward
- Assets
- $201.1k
- Revenue
- $260.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Tukwila, WA
- Founding
- 03/2018
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 81-4014488
Organization Overview
Drive Forward is located in Tukwila, WA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Drive Forward employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Drive Forward is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Drive Forward generated $260.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.9k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SEATTLE BY SUPPORTING AND ADVOCATING FOR INDEPENDENT DRIVERS, RIDERS, AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DRIVE FORWARD CONTINUED PUBLIC ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS MISSION TO KEEP RIDESHARE, TAXI, FOR-HIRE AND APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS INDEPENDENT, AND POLICY ISSUES THAT IMPACT GIG WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC. SINCE THE CITY OF SEATTLE MAYOR SIGNED INTO LAW THE FARE SHARE ORDINANCE OUR CAMPAIGN HAS SHIFTED FROM ONE OF RAISING AWARENESS TO AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO ENSURE MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF THE NEW LAW. STILL THIS CAMPAIGN CONTINUED TO GENERATE IMPRESSIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND COVERAGE ON LOCAL PRINT, DIGITAL, AND TV MEDIA. SIMULTANEOUSLY DRIVE FORWARD STOOD UP A PARALLEL PROGRAM TO ADVOCATE AND RAISE AWARENESS ON THE CITY OF SEATTLE COUNCIL'S PAYUP PROPOSED SET OF REGULATIONS ON NON-RIDESHARE APP-BASED WORKERS AND THE COMPANIES THAT CREATE THE PLATFORMS. THIS PROGRAM IS USING SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL MARKETING, SMS MARKETING, AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTREACH TO GENERATE INTEREST IN THE REGULATIONS AND ATTRACT NEW MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
DRIVER ENGAGEMENT - DRIVE FORWARD CONTINUED TO INVEST IN ENGAGING GIG WORKERS AND GROWING ITS MEMBERSHIP THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITED NEW MEMBERS THROUGH INFORMATION SESSIONS, GIG WORKERS EVENTS, AND WORD OF MOUTH. DRIVE FORWARD HELD EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS TO EDUCATE AND UPDATE GIG WORKERS ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEM SUCH AS STATEWIDE TNC REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM EARNINGS STANDARDS FOR APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS. THE ORGANIZATION HELD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EVENTS INCLUDING A TAX SEMINAR AND INSURANCE SEMINAR TO EDUCATE MEMBERS ON 1099 TAX PREPARATION AND INSURANCE COVERAGE. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO HOLD COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT USING VIDEOCONFERENCING, ONLINE WEBINAR SOFTWARE, AND OTHER DIGITAL TOOLS TO REACH OUR MEMBERS AND TARGET AUDIENCES.
LOBBYING/ADVOCACY - MEMBERS OF DRIVE FORWARD ENGAGED IN LOBBYING AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON INDEPENDENT RIDESHARE, TAXI, FOR-HIRE, AND APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS. THIS INCLUDED MEETING WITH STATE LEGISLATORS IN OLYMPIA TO ADVOCATE FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY (TNC) REGULATIONS. MEMBERS ALSO LOBBIED CITY OF SEATTLE OFFICIALS FOR NEW EARNINGS STANDARDS FOR APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS. FURTHERMORE, MEMBERS LOBBIED PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PORT OWNED FACILITIES TO CREATE BETTER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR DRIVERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Wolfe Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $73,142 |
Brooke Steger President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abdul Yusuf Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allison Ford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kierra Phifer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Lockhart Member | Trustee | 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 | $260,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $260,000 |
| 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. | $70,402 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $35,251 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,926 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $350 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,184 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,490 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,374 |
| Office expenses | $5,586 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,334 |
| Travel | $1,498 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,052 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,004 |
| Insurance | $970 |
| All other expenses | $1,066 |
| Total functional expenses | $233,886 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $198,375 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,679 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $201,054 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $201,054 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $201,054 |