THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES

EIN: 760485959 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$2,109,065
Total Expenses
$1,854,111
Total Assets
$7,229,552
Net Assets
$7,182,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
DANA L THOMAS
Phone
7136601863
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO HOLISTICALLY EQUIP FAMILIES TO FULFILL THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $433,290 Revenue: $65,066

THE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 CHILDREN AND 50 PARENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023, AND APPROXIMATELY 68 STUDENTS AND 65 PARENTS DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR...

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THE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 CHILDREN AND 50 PARENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023, AND APPROXIMATELY 68 STUDENTS AND 65 PARENTS DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY OPERATION IS FROM 3:00PM - 6:30PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE MAINSTAY OF THE PROGRAM IS TO BECOME AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM BY PROVIDING HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING IN MATH AND READING. COMPUTER-BASED READING AND MATH ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE IS USED TO MEASURE AND ASSESS PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH VOLUNTEERING

Program 2
Expenses: $325,232 Revenue: $21,472

THE FORGE ATHLETIC DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INTERNAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUTH AGES 5-10, AND THREE AAU BASKETBALL TEAMS. THE AAU TEAMS COMPETE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND OUT OF TOWN...

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THE FORGE ATHLETIC DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INTERNAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUTH AGES 5-10, AND THREE AAU BASKETBALL TEAMS. THE AAU TEAMS COMPETE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND OUT OF TOWN TOURNAMENTS WITHIN 5 HOURS.

Program 3
Expenses: $291,107 Revenue: $93,841

THE FORGE SUMMER CLUB SERVED OVER 108 STUDENTS FOR 8 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. THE GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS A FUN EXPERIENCE, WHILE MEETING THE PRACTICAL CHILD CARE NEEDS FOR PARENTS. DAILY...

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THE FORGE SUMMER CLUB SERVED OVER 108 STUDENTS FOR 8 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. THE GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS A FUN EXPERIENCE, WHILE MEETING THE PRACTICAL CHILD CARE NEEDS FOR PARENTS. DAILY ACTIVITIES CONSISTED OF ORGANIZED TEAM SPORTS ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS. THE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WERE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS RETAIN WHAT THEY HAD LEARNED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,461,352
Program Service Revenue $180,379
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $467,334
TOTAL REVENUE $2,109,065

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,044,093
Fundraising Expenses $188,963
Program Expenses $1,487,300
Other Expenses $810,018
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,854,111

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,109,065 $1,813,977 +0.2%
Expenses $1,854,111 $1,710,952 +0.1%
Net Income $254,954 $103,025 +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
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
35
Volunteers
30

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
2
$191,517
Total Directors
15
$191,517
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID WYNNE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK BURGHER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLINT B BAWCOM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS KUIPERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE L COSBY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL FRANKLIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARIC M JELLINS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK C MEYER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN T PIPER SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN SPENCER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS D WEEKLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA L THOMAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/BOARD M 40.00
Officer Director
$158,121 $33,396 $191,517
NATHAN M WYNNE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYANT LEE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ WADE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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 $2,109,065 $1,854,111 $7,229,552 $254,954
2023 $1,813,977 $1,710,952 $6,975,098 $103,025
2022 $1,979,845 $1,454,185 $6,878,754 $525,660
2021 $1,981,136 $1,248,204 $6,321,769 $732,932
2020 $2,107,124 $1,270,469 $5,605,146 $836,655
2019 $1,299,849 $1,411,729 $4,828,511 $-111,880
2018 $1,174,039 $1,380,486 $4,927,457 $-206,447
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