THE FORWARD FOUNDATION (EIN 880808418) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELIZABETH WESTER

Phone

7816720829

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30

THE FORWARD FOUNDATION, founded in 2022, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $25K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $32K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FORWARD FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED TO INCREASE THE PARTICIPATION OF WORKING-AGE PEOPLE IN THEIR GRANITE STATE COMMUNITIES THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP GROWTH. WORKING-AGE PEOPLE ARE VASTLY UNDERREPRESENTED AS LEADERS IN LOCAL ELECTED OFFICE, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND STATE GOVERNMENT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE FORWARD FOUNDATION SEEKS TO EMPOWER THIS POPULATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY IDENTIFYING, EDUCATING, AND SUPPORTING THEM SO THEY WILL GROW AS LEADERS AND PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN OUR DEMOCRACY.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $31

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $25,031

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $24,083

Fundraising Expenses $6,249

Program Expenses $20,981

Other Expenses $8,043

TOTAL EXPENSES $32,126

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$25,031	$378,110	-0.9%
Expenses	$32,126	$145,698	-0.8%
Net Income	$-7,095	$232,412	-1.0%

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

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELIZABETH WESTER	CHAIR	12.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW GERDING	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AVA HAWKES	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK TAYLOR	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANNA KELLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY LUNN OWEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$25,031	$32,126	$278,504	$-7,095
2022	$378,110	$145,698	$288,557	$232,412

THE FORWARD FOUNDATION