Forward Together

Organization Overview

Forward Together is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forward Together employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Together 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, Forward Together generated $7.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 7 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 2015, Forward Together has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $1,174,300. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FORWARD TOGETHER UNITES COMMUNITIES TO WIN RIGHTS, RECOGNITION AND RESOURCES FOR ALL FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GOAL OF FORWARD TOGETHERS MOVEMENT BUILDING PROGRAM IS TO ACHIEVE POLICY AND CULTURE-CHANGE VICTORIES THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE RIGHTS, RECOGNITION AND RESOURCES OF WOMEN AND NON-BINARY PEOPLE OF COLOR AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ON ISSUES OF FAMILY RECOGNITION, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND HEALTHCARE ACCESS. WE LEVERAGE OUR NATIONAL NETWORK OF OVER 200 STRONG FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS AND 90,000 INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS TO LEAD CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND POLICY ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CROSS-SECTOR ALLIANCE BUILDING AND CULTURE-SHIFT PROJECTS IN OUR PRIORITY STATES OF NEW MEXICO AND OREGON, AS WELL AS IN MULTIPLE OTHER STATES AND NATIONALLY IN COLLABORATION WITH GRASSROOTS PARTNERS. THROUGHOUT OUR WORK, WE PRIORITIZE BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND POWER WITH WOMEN AND NON-BINARY PEOPLE OF COLOR AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eveline Shen
Executive Dir.
$189,674
Diana Lugo-Martinez
Co-Exec Dir.
$150,664
Wendy Calimag
Co-Exec Dir.
$148,884
Edith Sargon
Dep Dir Programs
$133,979
Jeana Frazzini
Dir Philan Partner
$115,853
Jessica Collins
New Mex Prg Dir
$113,095

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Small Hill Partners
Staffing
$116,100
Amy Kathie Wu
Website Design
$130,846
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $472,980
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,368,014
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,840,994
Total Program Service Revenue$8,875
Investment income $20,025
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 $7,868,987

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Forward Together has awarded $410,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FORWARD TOGETHER ACTION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Lobbying

$400,000

CENTER OF SOUTHWEST CULTURE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: Civic engagement collaboration

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 37 grants that Forward Together has recieved totaling $6,097,633.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING

$1,000,000
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,000,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$700,000
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$463,020
David And Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

$400,000
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$338,548
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