CENTER FORWARD (EIN 272429741) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEFFERIES MURRAY

Phone

2025500888

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FORWARD, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $13.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $12.3M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE MAINSTREAM PRINCIPLES ESPOUSED BY THE MODERATE MOVEMENT BY PROVIDING A SERIES OF FORUMS AND PROGRAMS THROUGH WHICH PARTICIPANTS CAN ENGAGE IN THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION AND DEBATE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,803,725

Program Service Revenue $17,118

Investment Income $143,602

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $12,964,445

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $106,616

Salaries & Benefits $1,342,527

Fundraising Expenses $360,016

Program Expenses $11,463,770

Other Expenses $10,676,711

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,301,854

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$12,964,445	$14,146,007	-0.1%
Expenses	$12,301,854	$12,974,128	-0.1%
Net Income	$662,591	$1,171,879	-0.4%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✓ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$850,075

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CORI KRAMER	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	39.60	Officer	$608,238	$22,500	$636,882
RILEY KILBURG	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$189,971	$23,222	$213,193
ROBERT BUD CRAMER	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN TANNER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFERIES MURRAY	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VICKIE WALLING	SECRETARY	0.50	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$12,964,445	$12,301,854	$5,514,799	$662,591
2022	$14,146,007	$12,974,128	$4,614,144	$1,171,879
2021	$18,823,440	$16,652,484	$3,661,131	$2,170,956
2020	$10,647,032	$9,859,570	$1,489,152	$787,462
2019	$5,039,639	$4,635,470	$724,188	$404,169

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