Forward Memphis is located in Memphis, TN. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Forward Memphis employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Memphis 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, Forward Memphis generated $611.9k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $363.8k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD MEMPHIS COLLABORATES WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, NON-PROFITS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS TO END GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF PAYDAY LENDING THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, FINANCIAL COACHING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FINANCIAL LITERACY COACHING - APPLICANTS COMPLETED AN ONLINE APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE. UPON COMPLETION, APPLICANTS ARE MATCHED WITH A FINANCIAL COACH. 270 APPLICANTS RECEIVED ONE-TO-ONE COACHING TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS.
FREEDOM FUND - 51 APPLICANTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST WITH THE ELIMINATION OF PREDITORY LOANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Travis Moody Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $108,000 | |
Ephie Johnson Board President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Steven Brown Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Erin Bledsoe Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jerry Corless Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Darin Johnson Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
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 | $611,678 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $611,678 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $259 |
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 | $611,937 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $24,194 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $110,960 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,204 |
Payroll taxes | $17,875 |
Fees for services: Management | $35,874 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,156 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,306 |
Office expenses | $6,948 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $115 |
Insurance | $375 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $363,844 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,693 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $133,271 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,320 |
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 | $747 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $276,031 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,402 |
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 | $2,402 |
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 | $273,629 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $276,031 |