ALABAMA FORWARD

EIN: 853077637 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

MONTGOMERY, AL

Total Revenue
$1,998,335
Total Expenses
$1,828,247
Total Assets
$2,132,388
Net Assets
$2,130,858
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
DEANNA R FOWLER
Phone
3342946886
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ALABAMA FORWARD, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

ALABAMA FORWARD IS A STATE-BASED 501(C)(3) CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATING TABLE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING MOVEMENT TOWARDS GREATER FREEDOM AND PROGRESSIVE, SOLUTION-ORIENTED POLICY AMONG A DIVERSE COALITION OF ALABAMA-BASED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, SO THAT EVERY ALABAMIAN CAN ENGAGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION, ALABAMA FORWARD WILL PRIORITIZE RACE AND GENDER EQUITY TO ENGAGE EVERY ALABAMIAN IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR DEMOCRACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $743,919 Revenue: $20,528

ALABAMA FORWARD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO ITS NETWORK OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING SUBGRANTS, TRAININGS, TECHINICAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO...

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ALABAMA FORWARD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO ITS NETWORK OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING SUBGRANTS, TRAININGS, TECHINICAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO CAPACITY-BUILDING TOOLS AND RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS THAT AMPLIFY THEIR INDIVIDUAL MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $481,501

SHAKE THE FIELD IS A NARRATIVE CAMPAIGN, INTERACTIVE WEBSITE, COMMUNITY, AND LIFESTYLE BRAND TARGETING ALABAMIANS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-45 WHO LIVE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND/OR IN THE ALABAMA...

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SHAKE THE FIELD IS A NARRATIVE CAMPAIGN, INTERACTIVE WEBSITE, COMMUNITY, AND LIFESTYLE BRAND TARGETING ALABAMIANS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-45 WHO LIVE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND/OR IN THE ALABAMA DIASPORA. THE GOAL OF EACH OF THESE COMPONENTS IS TO CREATE AN ENCOURAGING AND FUN SPACE FOR TARGET AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO CULTIVATE PRO-DEMOCRACY CIVIC IDENTITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS WHILE ALSO EMBRACING COMMITMENT TO LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN ALABAMA'S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL COMMUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $457,649

POWER ON THE LINE IS A NATIONAL NARRATIVE CAMPAIGN INTENDED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE MERRILL V. MILLIGAN CASE BROUGHT BEFORE THE US SUPREME COURT, THE ISSUES WITH ALABAMA'S REDISTRICTING PROCESS...

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POWER ON THE LINE IS A NATIONAL NARRATIVE CAMPAIGN INTENDED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE MERRILL V. MILLIGAN CASE BROUGHT BEFORE THE US SUPREME COURT, THE ISSUES WITH ALABAMA'S REDISTRICTING PROCESS THAT WERE AT THE CENTER OF THE CASE, AN THE IMPACT REDISTRICTING HAS ON EVERY DAY LIFE FOR AMERICANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,946,981
Program Service Revenue $20,528
Investment Income $216
Other Revenue $30,610
TOTAL REVENUE $1,998,335

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $743,919
Salaries & Benefits $367,719
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,683,069
Other Expenses $716,609
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,828,247

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,998,335 $3,212,077 -0.4%
Expenses $1,828,247 $1,514,552 +0.2%
Net Income $170,088 $1,697,525 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
5
Volunteers
10

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
6
$224,193
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARLOS ALEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ADIA WINFREY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JATAUNE BOSBY VICE BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KYNESHA BROWN BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA TODD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RODRESHIA RUSSAW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA CURRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARD SIMELTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LETETIA JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN HYDEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN MILLIGAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (~ 40.00
Officer
$108,426 $18,051 $126,477
DEANNA FOWLER DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$90,360 $7,356 $97,716
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,998,335 $1,828,247 $2,132,388 $170,088
2022 $3,212,039 $1,514,474 $1,990,810 $1,697,565
2021 $472,961 $718,558 $1,588,247 $-245,597
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