FORTE FOR CHILDREN

EIN: 161671806 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

VISTA, CA

Total Revenue
$75,706
Total Expenses
$380,126
Total Assets
$670,608
Net Assets
$670,608
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JAMES E MINARIK
Phone
9519702300
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FORTE FOR CHILDREN, founded in 2003, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $76K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 4087% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $380K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 402% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE DO BUSINESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $360,000 Revenue: $0

SUPPORTED LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, CASA DE AMPARO, AND MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION, WHOSE WORK IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR MISSION STATEMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $382
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $75,324
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $75,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $360,000
Salaries & Benefits $15,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $360,000
Other Expenses $5,126
TOTAL EXPENSES $380,126

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $75,706 $1,808 +40.9%
Expenses $380,126 $440,350 -0.1%
Net Income $-304,420 $-438,542 -0.3%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

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
5
$15,000
Total Directors
5
$15,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABETH FOX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$15,000 $0 $15,000
JIM MINARIK CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB STRUBLE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH TRISTANI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL BIGGS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $75,706 $380,126 $670,608 $-304,420
2023 $1,808 $440,350 $898,582 $-438,542
2022 $29,465 $400,226 $1,114,872 $-370,761
2021 $635,842 $570,091 $1,829,518 $65,751
2020 $249,630 $355,046 $1,868,900 $-105,416
2019 $544,309 $533,865 $1,895,036 $10,444
2018 $723,260 $592,602 $1,741,693 $130,658
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