Alabama Forward
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Montgomery, AL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-3077637
Organization Overview
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 12/2022, Alabama Forward employed 4 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.
For the year ending 12/2022, Alabama Forward generated $3.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 45.2% per year over the past 2 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.
Since 2021, Alabama Forward has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $1,063,693. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Edwards Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlos Aleman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adia Winfrey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jatune Bosby Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kynesha Brown Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Todd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $3,207,830 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,207,830 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,040 |
| Investment income | $169 |
| 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 | $3,212,039 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $759,046 |
| 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. | $169,176 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,760 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $79,466 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,021 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $266,111 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,062 |
| Office expenses | $3,486 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,818 |
| Travel | $30,350 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,231 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,921 |
| All other expenses | $8,074 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,514,474 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,838,760 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $150,000 |
| 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 | $2,050 |
| Total assets | $1,990,810 |
| 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 | $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 | $1,990,810 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,990,810 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alabama Forward has awarded $757,046 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NAACP ALABAMA PURPOSE: 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION VOTER MOBILIZATION EFFORTSVOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS | $37,500 |
UNITED WOMEN OF COLOR PURPOSE: 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION VOTER MOBILIZATION EFFORTSVOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS2022 STRATEGIC PLANNING STIPEND SUBGRANT | $37,600 |
ALABAMA JUSTICE INITIATIVE PURPOSE: 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION VOTER MOBILIZATION EFFORTSVOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS | $37,500 |
GREATER BIRMINGHAM MINISTRIES PURPOSE: VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS | $22,500 |
FAITH AND WORKS (FISCAL SPONSOR BLACK BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION) PURPOSE: 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION VOTER MOBILIZATION EFFORTSVOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS | $37,500 |
HOMETOWN ORGANIZING PROJECT PURPOSE: 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION VOTER MOBILIZATION EFFORTSSTIPEND TO PAY FOR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR GRANT FUNDING SEARCH ENGINE PLATFORMVOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS2022 STRATEGIC PLANNING STIPEND SUBGRANT | $38,600 |