FORWARD PERFORMING ARTS INC

EIN: 391131530 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$1,407,482
Total Expenses
$1,585,155
Total Assets
$1,166,850
Net Assets
$174,323
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER KOMNICK
Phone
8598033463
Tax Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

FORWARD PERFORMING ARTS INC, founded in 1970, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE TRAINING THROUGH A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES CHARACTER AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $147,278
Program Service Revenue $1,091,395
Investment Income $25,441
Other Revenue $143,368
TOTAL REVENUE $1,407,482

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $295,825
Fundraising Expenses $44,694
Program Expenses $1,288,650
Other Expenses $1,289,330
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,585,155

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,407,482 $1,423,857 0.0%
Expenses $1,585,155 $1,532,926 +0.0%
Net Income $-177,673 $-109,069 +0.6%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
4
Volunteers
35

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
$75,000
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN HADLEY EXCOMM 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL C ROBINSON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF MANION TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL R GARVIN JR DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE GOETSCH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN CROOK DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BENDER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGG AUBY BOARD CHAIR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE D'ANGELO VICE CHAIR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANELLE EWING DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY FERRIE MSAA 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TJ GALE DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL YEH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER KOMNICK CEO/SECRETARY 50.00
Officer
$75,000 $0 $75,000
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 $1,407,482 $1,585,155 $1,166,850 $-177,673
2023 $1,423,857 $1,532,926 $1,368,216 $-109,069
2022 $1,562,807 $1,556,548 $1,560,733 $6,259
2021 $1,464,298 $920,473 $1,131,638 $543,825
2021 $1,464,298 $920,473 $1,131,638 $543,825
2020 $525,808 $417,435 $758,485 $108,373
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