Berrien Forward

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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

Chokwe Pitchford

Phone

2699448323

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Berrien Forward, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $463K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 97% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $430K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Berrien Forwards purpose is to empower ordinary citizens to have equitable access to the ballot; removing barriers to civic engagement and organizing.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $73,273 Revenue: $0

Berrien Forward ran digital ads in support of issues that align with our mission and vision across Berrien County.

Program 2

Expenses: $70,982 Revenue: $0

Berrien Forward went door to door across Berrien County communicating and recording conversations with residents about their most important issues in the 2024 election.

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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 $462,974

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $462,974

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $144,098

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $144,255

Other Expenses $285,750

TOTAL EXPENSES $429,848

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$462,974	$235,337	+1.0%
Expenses	$429,848	$188,867	+1.3%
Net Income	$33,126	$46,470	-0.3%

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

$50,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
James Callahan	Board President	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joyce Mims	Board of Directors	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tess Ulrey	Board Secretary	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Scrima	Board Vice President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joey Andrews	Board of Directors	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margaret Clayborn	Board of Directors	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Harttung	Field and Operations Director	40.00	Officer	$50,000	$0	$50,000

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	$462,974	$429,848	$137,287	$33,126
2023	$235,337	$188,867	$104,161	$46,470
2022	$380,066	$322,430	$57,636	$57,636