Forge Evolution is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Forge Evolution employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forge Evolution 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, Forge Evolution generated $616.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $575.7k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
FORGE EVOLUTION EMPOWERS YOUTH AND FOSTERS RESILIENT COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPATHY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORGE EVOLUTION GIVES EVERY YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE, CONTRIBUTE TO A STRONGER COMMUNITY, AND BECOME A LEADER. WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE EVERY YOUTH HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FORGE NEW PATHS TOWARDS SUCCESS. ONE WHERE EVEN THOSE WHO'VE MADE MISTAKES CAN LEARN FROM THEM, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, AND ALLOW YOUTH THE ABILITY TO GROW. OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND IN ORDER FOR OUR YOUTH TO THRIVE AND BECOME THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW WE MUST RESHAPE HOW WE SUPPORT THEM. WE HAVE BROADENED OUR ORGANIZATION TO A MORE HOLISTIC MODEL TO HELP SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AT A DEEPER LEVEL, TO PROVIDE MORE COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING, TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM ENGAGING IN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR, AND HELP THEM BUILD THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO BECOME LEADERS INSTEAD. FORGE EVOLUTION WILL DO THIS THROUGH A DROP-IN PROGRAM CALLED "THE FORGE PROGRAM AND THROUGH THE TEEN COURT PROGRAM. THIS EXPANDED PROGRAMMING PROVIDES PREVENTION OUTREACH TO YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE COLORADO SPRINGS COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Liz Hardy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gordon Heuser Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Taryn Bailey Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brenda Small Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brooke Sulski Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Krystopher Fakir Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $10,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $22,374 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $19,119 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $490,842 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,070 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $542,335 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $76,601 |
Investment income | $1,260 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$3,050 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,124 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $616,022 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $27,869 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,264 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $933 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $275,160 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,320 |
Payroll taxes | $28,765 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,911 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $1,106 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,819 |
Insurance | $9,210 |
All other expenses | $23,030 |
Total functional expenses | $575,655 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,212 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $65 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $32,110 |
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 | $8,551 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,272,867 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,332,305 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,070 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $118,561 |
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 | $981,900 |
Total liabilities | $1,147,531 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $64,856 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $119,918 |
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 | $1,332,305 |