TUKWILA, WA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)DRIVE FORWARD, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $230K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $265K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.
AT DRIVE FORWARD, WE BELIEVE INDEPENDENT GIG WORKERS ARE CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE GIG ECONOMY, ESPECIALLY RIDESHARE AND APP-BASED DELIVERY SERVICES. ITS MISSION IS TO KEEP RIDESHARE, TAXI, FOR-HIRE AND DELIVERY SERVICES. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT GIG WORKERS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, BY EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
DRIVE FORWARD CONTINUED PUBLIC ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS MISSION TO KEEP RIDESHARE, TAXI, FOR-HIRE AND APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS INDEPENDENT, AND POLICY...
DRIVE FORWARD CONTINUED PUBLIC ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS MISSION TO KEEP RIDESHARE, TAXI, FOR-HIRE AND APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS INDEPENDENT, AND POLICY ISSUES THAT IMPACT GIG WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC. SINCE THE CITY OF SEATTLE MAYOR SIGNED INTO LAW THE FARE SHARE ORDINANCE OUR CAMPAIGN HAS SHIFTED FROM ONE OF RAISING AWARENESS TO AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO ENSURE MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF THE NEW LAW. STILL THIS CAMPAIGN CONTINUED TO GENERATE IMPRESSIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND COVERAGE ON LOCAL PRINT, DIGITAL, AND TV MEDIA. SIMULTANEOUSLY DRIVE FORWARD STOOD UP A PARALLEL PROGRAM TO ADVOCATE AND RAISE AWARENESS ON THE CITY OF SEATTLE COUNCIL'S PAYUP PROPOSED SET OF REGULATIONS ON NON-RIDESHARE APP-BASED WORKERS AND THE COMPANIES THAT CREATE THE PLATFORMS. THIS PROGRAM IS USING SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL MARKETING, SMS MARKETING, AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTREACH TO GENERATE INTEREST IN THE REGULATIONS AND ATTRACT NEW MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
DRIVER ENGAGEMENT - DRIVE FORWARD CONTINUED TO INVEST IN ENGAGING GIG WORKERS AND GROWING ITS MEMBERSHIP THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITED NEW MEMBERS THROUGH INFORMATION SESSIONS...
DRIVER ENGAGEMENT - DRIVE FORWARD CONTINUED TO INVEST IN ENGAGING GIG WORKERS AND GROWING ITS MEMBERSHIP THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITED NEW MEMBERS THROUGH INFORMATION SESSIONS, GIG WORKERS EVENTS, AND WORD OF MOUTH. DRIVE FORWARD HELD EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS TO EDUCATE AND UPDATE GIG WORKERS ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEM SUCH AS STATEWIDE TNC REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM EARNINGS STANDARDS FOR APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS. THE ORGANIZATION HELD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EVENTS INCLUDING A TAX SEMINAR AND INSURANCE SEMINAR TO EDUCATE MEMBERS ON 1099 TAX PREPARATION AND INSURANCE COVERAGE.
LOBBYING/ADVOCACY - MEMBERS OF DRIVE FORWARD ENGAGED IN LOBBYING AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON INDEPENDENT RIDESHARE, TAXI...
LOBBYING/ADVOCACY - MEMBERS OF DRIVE FORWARD ENGAGED IN LOBBYING AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON INDEPENDENT RIDESHARE, TAXI, FOR-HIRE, AND APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS. THIS INCLUDED MEETING WITH STATE LEGISLATORS IN OLYMPIA TO ADVOCATE FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY (TNC) REGULATIONS. MEMBERS ALSO LOBBIED CITY OF SEATTLE OFFICIALS FOR NEW EARNINGS STANDARDS FOR APP-BASED DELIVERY DRIVERS. FURTHERMORE, MEMBERS LOBBIED PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PORT OWNED FACILITIES TO CREATE BETTER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR DRIVERS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $230,000 | $260,000 | -0.1% |
| Expenses | $264,625 | $233,886 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-34,625 | $26,114 | -2.3% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| BROOKE STEGER | PRESIDENT | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABDUL YUSUF | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON FORD | TREASURER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIERRA PHIFER | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB WEAVER | MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES LOCKHART | MEMBER THRU 02/24 | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WOLFE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
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$100,000 | $0 | $100,000 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,000 | $264,625 | $166,429 | $-34,625 |
| 2023 | $260,000 | $233,886 | $201,054 | $26,114 |
| 2022 | $180,000 | $227,690 | $174,940 | $-47,690 |
| 2021 | $290,125 | $155,822 | $222,630 | $134,303 |
| 2019 | $270,503 | $188,292 | $150,545 | $82,211 |
| 2018 | $325,056 | $263,025 | $68,334 | $62,031 |
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