NORTHWEST INDIANA FORUM FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 351532360 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

PORTAGE, IN

Total Revenue
$7,066,731
Total Expenses
$7,060,799
Total Assets
$217,816
Net Assets
$56,115
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
HEATHER ENNIS
Phone
2197636303
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHWEST INDIANA FORUM FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 2385% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

WORKING TO MEET ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS, PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND SECURE GRANTS TO ACCOMPLISH ENVIRONMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,060,799 Revenue: $32,817

OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS ENCOURAGING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE 7-COUNTY AREA (LAKE, PORTER, LAPORTE, STARKE, JASPER, NEWTON AND PULASKI).

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,066,464
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $267
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $7,066,731

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,018,840
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $7,060,799
Other Expenses $41,959
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,060,799

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,066,731 $284,416 +23.8%
Expenses $7,060,799 $436,323 +15.2%
Net Income $5,932 $-151,907 -1.0%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
40

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
$175,271
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BILL BAKER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HITTINGER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEWEY PEARMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA DOMBEY SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN PENNINGTON VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES JORGENSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA DAUGHERTY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY OSS PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG GORDON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE SKARO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH JACOBSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER ENNIS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$156,090 $19,181 $175,271
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 $7,066,731 $7,060,799 $217,816 $5,932
2022 $284,416 $436,323 $54,033 $-151,907
2021 $119,718 No data $621,761 No data
2020 $153,250 $1,860 $502,043 $151,390
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