The Forge Charitable Adventures NFP

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jeremie Bacon

Phone

6303363301

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Forge Charitable Adventures NFP, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $505K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 263% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $175K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

We exist to improve the health of communities by restoring and preserving nature, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing access to outdoor education and recreation to all people.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $233,153

Invasive plant and tree removal and remediation work to clear, seed, and restore 12 acres of native Illinois prairie and pollinator meadow

Program 2

Expenses: $64,375

Began development of a Nature Education Pavilion and Nature Education Center to provide outdoor classroom experiences to school, community, and volunteer groups.

Program 3

Expenses: $31,783

Services to develop and maintain 6 miles of hiking, running, and biking trails for open access to community members.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $504,991

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $504,991

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $329,311

Other Expenses $329,892

TOTAL EXPENSES $329,892

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$504,991	$139,235	+2.6%
Expenses	$329,892	$44,903	+6.3%
Net Income	$175,099	$94,332	+0.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEPHEN C GLADWIN	President	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JEREMIE BACON	Treasurer	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BARTLY LOETHEN	Secretary	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$504,991	$329,892	$277,192	$175,099
2023	$139,235	$44,903	$102,091	$94,332