Alabama Forward is located in Montgomery, AL. According to its NTEE Classification (R02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alabama Forward employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alabama Forward 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
ALABAMA FORWARD IS A 501(C)(3) CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATING TABLE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING FREEDOM MOVEMENT AND PROGRESSIVE, SOLUTION-ORIENTED POLICY AMONG A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS, IN ORDER FOR EVERY ALABAMIAN TO ENGAGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALABAMA FORWARD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO ITS NETWORK OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING SUBGRANTS, TRAININGS, TECHINICAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO CAPACITY-BUILDING TOOLS AND RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS THAT AMPLIFY THEIR INDIVIDUAL MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES.
SHAKE THE FIELD IS A NARRATIVE CAMPAIGN, INTERACTIVE WEBSITE, COMMUNITY, AND LIFESTYLE BRAND TARGETING ALABAMIANS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-45 WHO LIVE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND/OR IN THE ALABAMA DIASPORA. THE GOAL OF EACH OF THESE COMPONENTS IS TO CREATE AN ENCOURAGING AND FUN SPACE FOR TARGET AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO CULTIVATE PRO-DEMOCRACY CIVIC IDENTITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS WHILE ALSO EMBRACING COMMITMENT TO LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN ALABAMA'S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL COMMUNITIES.
SHINE A LIGHT IS A COMMUNITY-BUILDING EFFORT OF HEALING, RESILIENCE, CONNECTION, AND EMPATHY CENTERED ON THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Evan Milligan Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $86,380 |
Deanna Fowler Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $69,448 |
Jatune Bosby Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kynesha Brown Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Glenn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Todd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $472,901 |
Investment income | $60 |
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 | $472,961 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $306,647 |
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. | $85,466 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,529 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,257 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $162,152 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,282 |
Office expenses | $2,881 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,400 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $11,476 |
Total functional expenses | $718,558 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $143,247 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $895,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $550,000 |
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 | $1,588,247 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $155,684 |
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 | $1,676,335 |
Total liabilities | $1,832,019 |
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 | -$243,772 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,588,247 |
Over the last fiscal year, Alabama Forward has awarded $306,647 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Montevallo, AL PURPOSE: SUMMER 2021 COMMUNITY MAPPING/FAIR DISTRICTING SUBGRANT - VOTER ENGAGEMENT RE: 2021 AL REDISTRICTING PROCESS | $75,250 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, ORGANIZE AND MOBLIZE AFRICAN AMERICANS OF ALL AGES TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY. | $45,250 |
Huntsville, AL PURPOSE: FALL 2021 COMMUNITY MAPPING/FAIR DISTRICTING SUBGRANT - VOTER ENGAGEMENT RE: 2021 AL REDISTRICTING PROCESS ($30K); PROGRESSIVE PIPELINE FELLOWSHIP FELLOW STIPEND SUBGRANT ($11K FOR 2 FELLOWS | $41,250 |
Capshaw, AL PURPOSE: PROGRESSIVE PIPELINE FELLOWSHIP FELLOW STIPEND SUBGRANT | $35,750 |
Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: PROGRESSIVE PIPELINE FELLOWSHIP FELLOW STIPEND SUBGRANT | $30,750 |
Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: FALL 2021 COMMUNITY MAPPING/FAIR DISTRICTING SUBGRANT - VOTER ENGAGEMENT RE: 2021 AL REDISTRICTING PROCESS | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Alabama Forward has recieved totaling $546,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS/SOCIAL ACTION/ADVOCACY | $300,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $125,000 |
Progressive Multiplier Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: Revenue Generation project | $50,000 |
Alabama Alliance Network Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & ELECTION PROTECTION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $26,000 |
Alabama Alliance Network Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Families U S A Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON RX DRUGS AND REDUCING COSTS | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | $336,552,200 | $133,071,261 |
National Council On Aging Inc Arlington, VA | $10,857,005 | $54,308,003 |
Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism Inc Brentwood, TN | $92,802,037 | $76,849,372 |
Faith And Freedom Coalition Inc Duluth, GA | $9,626,243 | $29,681,130 |
Institute For Justice Arlington, VA | $118,219,089 | $38,984,471 |
American Center For Law And Justice Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $2,694,227 | $24,492,864 |
Home School Legal Defense Association Purcellville, VA | $7,987,788 | $19,231,027 |
State Policy Network Arlington, VA | $19,540,701 | $24,770,462 |
New Georgia Project Incorporated Atlanta, GA | $16,767,177 | $13,797,069 |
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
Disabled Citizens Alliance For Indep Inc Fiscal Agent Viburnum, MO | $23,946,615 | $13,277,061 |
Live Action Arlington, VA | $8,705,622 | $14,373,019 |