FORWARD CITIES INC

EIN: 134302280 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

DURHAM, NC

Total Revenue
$1,726,446
Total Expenses
$1,445,884
Total Assets
$583,572
Net Assets
$583,572
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
DIAMONTE WALKER
Phone
9109284480
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FORWARD CITIES INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $281K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO EQUIP COMMUNITY LEADERS, CATALYZE NARRATIVE CHANGE, AND MEASURE PROGRESS OVER TIME, LEVERAGING FIRST-HAND ECOSYSTEM BUILDING EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE NATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $439,919

E3 DURHAM COUNTY AWARD-AS THE SBA NAVIGATOR PROGRAM AND PILOT FUNDING ENDED IN NOVEMBER 2023, THE DURHAM COUNTY ARPA GRANT AWARD IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEVERAGE THE SBA'S INVESTMENT IN DURHAM COUNTY...

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E3 DURHAM COUNTY AWARD-AS THE SBA NAVIGATOR PROGRAM AND PILOT FUNDING ENDED IN NOVEMBER 2023, THE DURHAM COUNTY ARPA GRANT AWARD IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEVERAGE THE SBA'S INVESTMENT IN DURHAM COUNTY AND BUILD ON E3 DURHAM'S MOMENTUM. RECOGNIZING THE TREMENDOUS VALUE OF THE MANY DEDICATED AREA BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO WORK TIRELESSLY TO EQUIP DURHAM COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS, THIS PROGRAM EARMARKS NEARLY 50% PROGRAMMATIC FUNDING AS PASS THROUGH TO 1) ENROLLED ENTREPRENEURS TO REDUCE THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS AND 2) SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENGAGE THEIR EXPERTISE AND INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY AND SUSTAINABLY SERVE THE COMMUNITY.COMBINED WITH THE EXISTING STRENGTHS OF THE NAVIGATION MODEL, THESE EFFORTS WILL ALLOW US TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ENTREPRENEURS' NEEDS; PRIORITIZE NEEDS BY STAGE, SIZE, SECTOR, AND DEMOGRAPHICS; CONTINUE TO GROW CAPITAL READINESS AND CONNECTIONS; AND ENGAGE A BROADER SET OF SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO LEVEL-UP SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO NEED IT MOST.

Program 2
Expenses: $301,366

THE BLACK WALL STREET FORWARD PILOT PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN 2022 AND WAS MODELED ON THE PILLARS THAT MADE DURHAM'S ORIGINAL BLACK WALL STREET SUCCESSFUL, WITH THE GOAL OF CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF...

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THE BLACK WALL STREET FORWARD PILOT PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN 2022 AND WAS MODELED ON THE PILLARS THAT MADE DURHAM'S ORIGINAL BLACK WALL STREET SUCCESSFUL, WITH THE GOAL OF CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF CATALYZING BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS AND CHAMPIONS. THE TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAM ENGAGED FIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN A COHORT-BASED LEARNING JOURNEY TO EXPLORE THE PAST AND PRESENT OF BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THOSE COMMUNITIES AND TO TAKE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TO BUILD A BETTER COLLECTIVE FUTURE.

Program 3
Expenses: $140,865

TULSA ECOSYSTEM- FORWARD CITIES PARTNERED WITH BUILD IN TULSA TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE DATA FRAMEWORK FOR ACCELERATOR AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP-SUPPORT PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. BUILD IN TULSA PROVIDES...

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TULSA ECOSYSTEM- FORWARD CITIES PARTNERED WITH BUILD IN TULSA TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE DATA FRAMEWORK FOR ACCELERATOR AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP-SUPPORT PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. BUILD IN TULSA PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURS WITH A NETWORK OF ACCELERATORS, MENTORING, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,723,419
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $3,027
TOTAL REVENUE $1,726,446

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $174,284
Salaries & Benefits $576,261
Fundraising Expenses $19,360
Program Expenses $1,030,352
Other Expenses $695,339
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,445,884

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,726,446 $1,072,854 +0.6%
Expenses $1,445,884 $1,560,386 -0.1%
Net Income $280,562 $-487,532 -1.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
9
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$155,741
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEMETRA BROWN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA CAIN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN PAUL MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREVOR SMITH MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE CARLSON BOARD CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIAN SMITH TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
C FAY HORWITT PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$147,171 $8,570 $155,741
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,726,446 $1,445,884 $583,572 $280,562
2023 $1,072,854 $1,560,386 $303,010 $-487,532
2022 $1,860,427 $2,254,056 $790,542 $-393,629
2021 $2,460,187 $2,092,074 $1,196,373 $368,113
2020 $2,482,768 $2,683,130 $889,550 $-200,362
2019 $2,778,625 $2,364,766 $1,137,143 $413,859
2018 $1,431,165 $1,098,179 $655,260 $332,986
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