FORUM FOR CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

EIN: 471811249 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$723,921
Total Expenses
$730,926
Total Assets
$398,875
Net Assets
$386,769
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MARY MCBRIDE
Phone
6465221709
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FORUM FOR CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $724K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE FORUM FOR CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, INC. DEVELOPS AND MANAGES CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN COORDINATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. EMBASSIES, AND PRIVATE PARTNERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $597,301 Revenue: $186,625

FCE DEVELOPS AND MANAGES CULTURAL DIPLOMACY PROGRAMS IN COORDINATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. EMBASSIES AND PRIVATE PARTNERS. FCE ALSO DEVELOPS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE...

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FCE DEVELOPS AND MANAGES CULTURAL DIPLOMACY PROGRAMS IN COORDINATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. EMBASSIES AND PRIVATE PARTNERS. FCE ALSO DEVELOPS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES IN COORDINATION WITH CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND PRIVATE SPONSORS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $537,233
Program Service Revenue $186,625
Investment Income $63
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $723,921

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $252,073
Fundraising Expenses $1,811
Program Expenses $597,301
Other Expenses $478,853
TOTAL EXPENSES $730,926

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $723,921 $1,235,383 -0.4%
Expenses $730,926 $1,243,672 -0.4%
Net Income $-7,005 $-8,289 -0.2%
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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

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
$133,537
Total Directors
4
$133,537
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY MCBRIDE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$120,000 $13,537 $133,537
KAREN FRIEDMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA WARREN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA CHARLTON SECRETARY 1.00
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
2025 $723,921 $730,926 $398,875 $-7,005
2024 $1,235,383 $1,243,672 $932,572 $-8,289
2023 $1,874,653 $1,737,749 $1,187,256 $136,904
2022 $1,229,194 $1,245,657 $1,685,849 $-16,463
2021 $741,459 $708,880 $943,835 $32,579
2020 $511,791 $535,900 $982,991 $-24,109
2019 $679,364 $731,609 $99,112 $-52,245
2018 $624,602 $593,757 $140,668 $30,845
2018 $624,602 $593,757 $140,668 $30,845
2017 $305,965 $362,290 $108,500 $-56,325
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