Law Forward Inc
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2803392
Organization Overview
Law Forward Inc is located in Madison, WI. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Law Forward Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Law Forward Inc 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 12/2021, Law Forward Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE FUNDAMENTAL DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, REVIVE WISCONSIN'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN AND OPEN GOVERNMENT, AND PROMOTE A PROGRESSIVE VISION THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS CASES, IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO USE LITIGATION TO DEVELOP THE LAW IN SIGNIFICANT WAYS. THE ORGANIZATION CONFRONTS LEGISLATIVE WRONGDOING, WHETHER IT BE PROCEDURAL ERRORS, INCONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE OR FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, OR SUBSTANTIVE SHORTCOMINGS. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS AND LITIGATES INNOVATIVE TEST CASES IN THE ISSUE AREAS OF DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT AND ENSURES THAT STATE AGENCIES FULFILL THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE MANDATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicole Safar Executive Director (from Sept 2021) | Officer | 40 | $32,509 |
Jeff Mandell President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Judy Ziewacz Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Disch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Bremer Muggli Director | 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 | $3,310,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,310,684 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $199,090 |
| 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 | $3,510,129 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,724 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,129 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $122,718 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,966 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,364 |
| Fees for services: Management | $45,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $443,317 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,933 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $249,113 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,689 |
| Office expenses | $40,435 |
| Information technology | $3,900 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,269 |
| Travel | $1,793 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,547 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,577 |
| All other expenses | $6,982 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,101,327 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,471,629 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $747,976 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,700 |
| 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 | $10,468 |
| 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 | $3,232,778 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,259 |
| 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 | $204,259 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,293,043 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $735,476 |
| 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 | $3,232,778 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Law Forward Inc has recieved totaling $777,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $350,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $125,000 |
John M Kohler Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $80,000 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $70,000 |
The Threshold Foundation Brewster, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | $6,502,087 | $14,199,001 |
Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | $6,414,739 | $5,402,017 |
Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $5,196,321 | $4,063,190 |
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,156,366 | $4,665,104 |
Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | $4,208,569 | $6,289,778 |
Business And Professional People For The Public Interest Chicago, IL | $13,543,972 | $3,404,355 |
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing Chicago, IL | $2,020,202 | $3,116,718 |
Latino Policy Forum Chicago, IL | $3,384,314 | $3,736,734 |
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc Chicago, IL | $2,236,173 | $2,470,113 |
Gender Justice St Paul, MN | $1,864,775 | $2,374,483 |
Legal Rights Center Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $1,044,335 | $1,660,071 |
James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy Evanston, IL | $698,122 | $1,226,589 |