FORGE CITY WORKS INC

EIN: 261412551 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

HARTFORD, CT

Total Revenue
$5,556,580
Total Expenses
$6,447,878
Total Assets
$2,403,524
Net Assets
$1,194,974
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
JENNIFER HOCKENHULL
Phone
8605489877
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FORGE CITY WORKS INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

FORGE CITY WORKS USES THE POWER OF FOOD TO TRANSFORM PEOPLE, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND OUR CITY BY CREATING FOOD-BASED CAREER PATHWAYS, PROVIDING EQUITABLE, AFFORDABLE FOOD ACCESS, AND OPERATING FOOD-BASED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,701,616 Revenue: $680,369

JOB TRAINING: OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM PREPARES LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR JOBS EACH YEAR, FOCUSING ON BOTH SOFT SKILLS AND TECHNICAL CULINARY SKILLS. MOST PARTICIPANTS ARE...

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JOB TRAINING: OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM PREPARES LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR JOBS EACH YEAR, FOCUSING ON BOTH SOFT SKILLS AND TECHNICAL CULINARY SKILLS. MOST PARTICIPANTS ARE OPPORTUNITY YOUTH (AGES 18-24 WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL AND WORK). PARTICIPANTS EARN MINIMUM WAGE DURING TRAINING AND WORK 20-25 HOURS/WEEK FOR ABOUT 16 WEEKS IN LEVEL 1 WHILE THEY MASTER INITIAL SKILLS, THEN MOVE UP TO LEVEL 2 INTERNSHIPS. WAGES EARNED BY TRAINEES IN THE PROGRAM IN 2025 TOTALED $255,208. IN 2025, 40 PARTICIPANTS STARTED THE PROGRAM; 82% OF PARTICIPANTS EXITING THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED LEVEL 1 TRAINING. IN 2025, 76% OF GRADUATES FOUND WORK WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EXITING THE PROGRAM WITH AVERAGE STARTING WAGES OF 17% OVER MINIMUM WAGE. WE HIRE TRAINEES TOO: 15-20% OF OUR HOURLY WORKFORCE ARE TRAINING GRADUATES.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,360,294 Revenue: $2,397,490

FIRE BY FORGE: IN 2023, WE OPENED FIRE BY FORGE, AN UPSCALE CASUAL, PAN-AMERICAN-INSPIRED CAFE, RESTAURANT, AND BAR WITH EQUITY STRATEGIES EMBEDDED IN THE FINANCIAL MODEL. OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM IS...

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FIRE BY FORGE: IN 2023, WE OPENED FIRE BY FORGE, AN UPSCALE CASUAL, PAN-AMERICAN-INSPIRED CAFE, RESTAURANT, AND BAR WITH EQUITY STRATEGIES EMBEDDED IN THE FINANCIAL MODEL. OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM IS HOSTED AT THE RESTAURANT, WHICH ENABLES US TO TRAIN ON A MUCH BROADER RANGE OF JOBS, AND OFFERS THE POTENTIAL FOR TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT. MANY OF OUR EMPLOYEES LIVE IN OUR FROG HOLLOW NEIGHBORHOOD.

Program 3
Expenses: $571,304 Revenue: $161,993

THE GROCERY ON BROAD: OPENED IN 2024, OUR NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY OFFERS HEALTHY STAPLES AND FRESH FOODS. THE SLIDING SCALE PRICING OFFERS UP TO A 50% DISCOUNT IN 2025 TO LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS, WHICH...

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THE GROCERY ON BROAD: OPENED IN 2024, OUR NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY OFFERS HEALTHY STAPLES AND FRESH FOODS. THE SLIDING SCALE PRICING OFFERS UP TO A 50% DISCOUNT IN 2025 TO LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS, WHICH EQUATED TO $170,263 IN SAVINGS TO OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2025, WE SERVED ABOUT 600 FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,316,728
Program Service Revenue $3,239,852
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,556,580

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,822,166
Fundraising Expenses $220,333
Program Expenses $5,633,214
Other Expenses $2,625,712
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,447,878

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,556,580 $5,983,909 -0.1%
Expenses $6,447,878 $6,198,451 +0.0%
Net Income $-891,298 $-214,542 +3.2%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
163
Volunteers
14

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
$136,180
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
OJALA NAEEM CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WHITNEY BUNDY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA BATCHELDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRICE CLAUDIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS ESPINOSA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA FLOYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HENDRIGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL LOOMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PRICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TASHA ROBERTS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH SPALLUTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL TURLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HOCKENHULL FINANCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE WILLARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB PILNEY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN DUBOW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$129,250 $6,930 $136,180
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
2025 $5,556,580 $6,447,878 $2,403,524 $-891,298
2024 $5,983,909 $6,198,451 $5,377,512 $-214,542
2023 $7,557,332 $4,168,267 $4,873,409 $3,389,065
2022 $2,286,703 $1,872,447 $1,474,855 $414,256
2021 $1,768,691 $1,494,619 $1,033,907 $274,072
2020 $1,585,007 $1,729,659 $938,535 $-144,652
2019 $2,176,457 $2,252,133 $759,130 $-75,676
2018 $2,364,783 $2,075,145 $939,644 $289,638
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