Forge Charitable Adventures Nfp is located in Lemont, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forge Charitable Adventures Nfp 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 12/2023, Forge Charitable Adventures Nfp generated $139.2k in total revenue.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES BY RESTORING AND PRESERVING NATURE AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION TO ALL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED GRANT MONEY TO PURCHASE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE AND CREATE AN INTERPRETIVE NATURE HIKING TRAIL FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN ABOUT NATIVE AND INVASIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE IN THE DUPAGE AND COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS REGION.
FOR THIS PROJECT, WE RETAINED AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION CONSULTANT TO CREATE A 10-YEAR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PLAN FOR A 270-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. OUR PRIMARY EFFORTS FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS WILL GO TOWARD FUNDRAISING FOR, AND EXECUTING PROJECTS RELATED TO THE RESTORATION PLAN.
THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED FUNDING TO PURCHASE AND RELEASE THOUSANDS OF BAITFISH TO HELP REBALANCE THE FISH POPULATION OF A RAPIDLY DEGRADING LAKE IN LEMONT, ILLINOIS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen C Gladwin President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jeremie Bacon Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Bartly Loethen Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jeanette Virgilio Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $40,113 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $97,622 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,235 |
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 | $139,235 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,017 |
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 | $8,572 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,000 |
Office expenses | $1,418 |
Information technology | $573 |
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 | $4,937 |
All other expenses | $1,386 |
Total functional expenses | $44,903 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,091 |
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 | $102,091 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,600 |
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 | $62,600 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,491 |
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 | $102,091 |