The Forge

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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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

We are forging a future where trades are valued while building individual wellbeing.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $48,175 Revenue: $0

FORGE Your Path Career Expo Description: The FORGE Your Path Career Expo is a large-scale hands-on career exploration event designed for 8th grade students. The Expo connects students with industry professionals across construction and skilled trades through interactive exhibits equipment demonstrations and real-world career experiences. The program is designed to increase awareness of high-demand career pathways and help students make informed decisions about their future education and workforce opportunities. Accomplishments: During the year the program served approximately 2,400 students from 12 counties engaging over 100 industry partners and volunteers. Students participated in immersive hands-on experiences that introduced them to career pathways they may not otherwise encounter helping to bridge the gap between education and workforce needs.

Program 2

Expenses: $11,866 Revenue: $0

Career Interview Day Description: Career Interview Day provides Career & Technical Education CTE students with real-world interview experience through structured mock interviews with industry...

Career Interview Day Description: Career Interview Day provides Career & Technical Education CTE students with real-world interview experience through structured mock interviews with industry professionals. The program emphasizes employability skills including communication professionalism and confidence-building while also incorporating resume development and interview preparation. Accomplishments: The program served approximately 500 students from 9 schools across 6 counties supported by 60 interviewers and volunteers. Each student participated in multiple interview rounds receiving direct feedback from professionals. The experience significantly increased students confidence and preparedness for entering the workforce or continuing their education.

Program 3

Expenses: $16,329 Revenue: $0

BuildHER Construction Camp for Girls Description: BuildHER is a hands-on construction camp designed to introduce middle school girls to careers in construction and skilled trades. The program focuses on skill development confidence building and leadership through hands-on projects mentorship from industry professionals and exposure to real-world job sites. Accomplishments: The program served participants across two regional camps providing intensive hands-on training in areas such as carpentry electrical and construction fundamentals. In addition to technical skills participants engaged in leadership and financial literacy sessions. The program addresses the underrepresentation of females in the construction industry and fosters early interest in high-demand career pathways.

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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