FORWARD DENVER (EIN 882391613) - 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

RACHEL GORDON

Phone

3035705446

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

FORWARD DENVER, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $440K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $498K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

FORWARD DENVER SEEKS A STRONGER, SAFER, DENVER WITH A THRIVING ECONOMY FOR EVERY RESIDENT THROUGH SUPPORT OF DENVER'S CIVIC INSTITUTIONS, DEVELOPMENT OF COMMON-SENSE APPROACHES TO PROBLEMS FACING DENVER AS WELL AS ISSUE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO DENVER'S ECONOMY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITIES.

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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 $439,500

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $439,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $419,661

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $497,543

Other Expenses $77,882

TOTAL EXPENSES $497,543

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$439,500	$353,969	+0.2%
Expenses	$497,543	$384,319	+0.3%
Net Income	$-58,043	$-30,350	+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

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	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RACHEL GORDON	PRES/SEC/TREAS	1.00	Officer Director	$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	$439,500	$497,543	$21,496	$-58,043
2024	$353,969	$384,319	$79,539	$-30,350
2023	$2,085,952	$1,976,063	$109,889	$109,889

FORWARD DENVER