FAMILIES FORWARD

EIN: 330086043 501(c)(3)

IRVINE, CA

Total Revenue
$12,174,477
Total Expenses
$9,960,388
Total Assets
$32,396,653
Net Assets
$27,724,741
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MADELYNN HIRNEISE
Phone
9495522727
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

FAMILIES FORWARD, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $12.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF FAMILIES FORWARD IS TO PREVENT AND END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HOUSING AND RESOURCES THAT CREATE LASTING STABILITY. IN FY24, WE PROVIDED HOUSING, FOOD, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MORE THAN 15,995 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,066,187 Revenue: $1,743,146

THE FAMILIES FORWARD HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, GIVING FAMILIES STABILITY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. OUR HOUSING...

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THE FAMILIES FORWARD HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, GIVING FAMILIES STABILITY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. OUR HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES, EMERGENCY MOTEL STAYS, INTERIM HOUSING, RAPID REHOUSING, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. PERSONALIZED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE CAREER COACHING, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HOUSING NAVIGATION. FAMILIES FORWARD PREVENTED OR ENDED HOMELESSNESS FOR 624 FAMILIES (2,197 CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS).

Program 2
Expenses: $896,243 Revenue: $193,683

FAMILIES FORWARD PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, AND LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 62,440 MEALS TO FAMILIES...

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FAMILIES FORWARD PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, AND LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 62,440 MEALS TO FAMILIES, ADULTS, AND SENIORS THROUGHOUT ORANGE COUNTY. BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 1,391 LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN. FOR THANKSGIVING, 933 FAMILIES RECEIVED BASKETS OF DONATED FOOD TO MAKE A CHERISHED HOLIDAY DINNER. IN THE HOLIDAY WISH PROGRAM, 2,061 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,669,115
Program Service Revenue $1,306,118
Investment Income $319,796
Other Revenue $-120,552
TOTAL REVENUE $12,174,477

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,278,751
Salaries & Benefits $4,346,074
Fundraising Expenses $541,041
Program Expenses $8,962,430
Other Expenses $3,335,563
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,960,388

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $12,174,477 $11,618,410 +0.0%
Expenses $9,960,388 $10,734,897 -0.1%
Net Income $2,214,089 $883,513 +1.5%
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
30
Independent Members
30
Employees
111
Volunteers
1200

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
4
$726,748
Total Directors
30
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK ABBASI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANYELL ALDERS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARISSA BECHTLOFF DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRISTEN CALI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR CAO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAYRA CERDA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE CHAMKASEM DIRECTOR, SECRETARY 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY CHASE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY COOPER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS DESLATTE DIRECTOR, TREASURER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ENGSTROM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE ERICKSON RUSSELL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
YANN DE FABRIQUE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICKEYA HANNAH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HERING DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KAUFMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KIM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BHAVNA MANTHA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MCCLINTIC DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK MERAZ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY MOKROHISKY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARIN PEARSON DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON RADUS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH RASULI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNI REMINGTON SMITHSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD ROMANO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KITTY SHEN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SNOW DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINITA SPEIR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE STARR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MADELYNN HIRNEISE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$198,521 $14,275 $212,796
MICHELE SILVA CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$171,820 $22,429 $194,249
NISHTHA MOHENDRA CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$152,424 $10,720 $163,144
ERICA BERRIOS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$139,274 $17,285 $156,559
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $12,174,477 $9,960,388 $32,396,653 $2,214,089
2023 $11,618,410 $10,734,897 $28,789,510 $883,513
2022 $12,786,517 $12,050,134 $26,874,328 $736,383
2021 $19,914,005 $10,116,082 $27,102,882 $9,797,923
2020 $8,540,168 $7,445,765 $16,411,235 $1,094,403
2019 $6,424,257 $6,050,239 $15,384,216 $374,018
2018 $6,038,776 $5,043,006 $13,004,649 $995,770
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