Forwardtn is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forwardtn 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
FORWARDTN IS A NON-PROFIT PROJECT DEDICATED TO ELEVATING VOICES OF FORWARD-THINKING TENNESSEANS WHO WANT A BALANCED APPROACH TO GOVERNMENT WHERE POLICY AFFECTING THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE'S LIVES IS SHAPED BY EVIDENCE AND RESULTS, INSTEAD OF EXTREME PARTISAN IDEOLOGY. FORWARDTN'S GOAL IS TO EDUCATE TENNESSEANS ABOUT THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS EXTREME POLICIES,CERTAIN ELECTED LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ON THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ORGANIZING,SOCIAL MEDIA AND ACTION. FORWARDTN PROVIDES ISSUE AND OPINION RESEARCH, SHARED MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SHARED TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES TO PARTNER PROGRESSIVE ADVOCACY GROUPS. WE MONITOR THE STATEWIDE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE, IDENTIFYING EXTREME LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS AND OTHER POLICY CHANGES THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR LIFE. WE TELL YOU ABOUT THEM QUICKLY AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM. WE ARE DETERMINED TO SEE TENNESSEE BE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, LIVE AND RAISE A FAMILY. TO THAT END, FORWARD TN RAISES THE VISIBILITY OF ISSUES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE MONITOR THE STATEWIDE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE, IDENTIFYING EXTREME LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS AND OTHER POLICY CHANGES THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR LIFE. WE TELL YOU ABOUT THEM QUICKLY AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM. WE ARE DETERMINED TO SEE TENNESSEE BE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, LIVE AND RAISE A FAMILY. TO THAT END, FORWARD TN RAISES THE VISIBILITY OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR STATE.
WE MONITOR THE STATEWIDE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE, IDENTIFYING EXTREME LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS AND OTHER POLICY CHANGES THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR LIFE. WE TELL YOU ABOUT THEM QUICKLY AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM. WE ARE DETERMINED TO SEE TENNESSEE BE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, LIVE AND RAISE A FAMILY. TO THAT END, FORWARD TN RAISES THE VISIBILITY OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR STATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lenda Sherrell Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Natasha Deane Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Justin Wilkins President | Officer | $0 | |
Amy Gordon Bono Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Cummings Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Eichenthal Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $314,740 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $314,740 |
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 | $0 |
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. | $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 | $112,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,571 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,315 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,626 |
Office expenses | $1,206 |
Information technology | $25,117 |
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 | $673 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $0 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,093 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $67,093 |
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 | $67,093 |
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 | $67,093 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Forwardtn has recieved totaling $45,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Anthony Crabb & Barbara Grasseschi Foundation Healdsburg, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $45,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development Inc Rocky Mount, NC | $2,214,551 | $9,450,498 |
Convention & Visitors Bureau Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $12,878,337 | $11,432,355 |
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc Alexandria, VA | $1,919,174 | $9,268,061 |
Explore Branson Tourism Branson, MO | $1,396,845 | $7,616,014 |
East Central Planning & Development District Inc<410 Decatur St Newton, MS | $22,970,956 | $8,929,943 |
The Center For Kentucky Rural Economic Development Inc Somerset, KY | $52,726,644 | $7,680,890 |
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation London, KY | $130,461,604 | $9,285,837 |
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Vistors Bureau Richmond, VA | $6,099,091 | $8,138,093 |
Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Knoxville, TN | $5,768,468 | $5,619,069 |
Access To Capital For Entrepreneurs Inc Cleveland, GA | $88,796,114 | $11,013,240 |
Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District Inc Harrison, AR | $3,285,809 | $5,390,544 |
Economic Development Corporation Of Kansas City Missouri Kansas City, MO | $4,885,634 | $3,918,676 |