The Forge (EIN 992848165) - 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

2024

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTEE HOLBROOK ROBERSON

Phone

6624929555

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Forge, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $327K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $132K, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

FORGE is dedicated to forging a future where trades are valued while building individual wellbeing. Through hands-on career exploration workforce development programs and industry partnerships FORGE connects students to meaningful career pathways in construction and skilled trades.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $325,580

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $941

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $326,521

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $60,500

Fundraising Expenses $33,285

Program Expenses $143,013

Other Expenses $134,196

TOTAL EXPENSES $194,696

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$326,521	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$194,696	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$131,825	$0	N/A

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

1500

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

$60,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTEE ROBERSON	SECRETARY TREASURER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT WINKLPLECK	OFFICER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KATIE MCCRARY	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
NIC PARISH	VICE PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MELINDA LOWE	KEY PERSON	40.00	Officer	$60,500	$0	$60,500

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	$326,521	$194,696	$138,886	$131,825

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