Civic Intelligence

The Progressive Forum

EIN 20-2468319 • 501(c)3 • Houston, TX

Profile

The Progressive Forum is dedicated to enriching our democracy and culture by presenting the great minds it believes are advancing the success of the individual, our species, and life itselfgreat minds from all the fields of human endeavor and the sciences and humanities, as well as business, politics, the environment, and more.

2018 Vermont StreetHouston, TX 77019

www.progressiveforumhouston.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

70th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

79th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$151,666

Up $53,224 (+54%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,512

Up $969 (+178%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$150,154

Up $52,255 (+53%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$257,151

Up $87,375 (+51%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$216,521

Up $70,666 (+48%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$40,630

Up $16,709 (+70%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $221,736Liabilities 2011: $299Net Assets 2011: $221,4372011Assets 2012: $154,750Liabilities 2012: $34,014Net Assets 2012: $120,7362012Assets 2013: $122,281Liabilities 2013: $40,920Net Assets 2013: $81,3612013Assets 2017: $22,898Net Assets 2017: $22,8982017Assets 2018: $36,873Net Assets 2018: $36,8732018Assets 2019: $58,857Liabilities 2019: $7672019Assets 2020: $41,446Net Assets 2020: $41,4462020Assets 2021: $74,345Liabilities 2021: $367Net Assets 2021: $73,9782021Assets 2022: $98,442Liabilities 2022: $543Net Assets 2022: $97,8992022Assets 2024: $151,666Liabilities 2024: $1,512Net Assets 2024: $150,1542024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$151,666
Liabilities$1,512
Net Assets$150,154

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $356,567Expenses 2011: $275,367Net Income 2011: $81,2002011Revenue 2012: $297,660Expenses 2012: $398,361Net Income 2012: -$100,7012012Revenue 2013: $227,078Expenses 2013: $266,453Net Income 2013: -$39,3752013Revenue 2017: $41,716Expenses 2017: $18,818Net Income 2017: $22,8982017Revenue 2018: $76,739Expenses 2018: $62,764Net Income 2018: $13,9752018Revenue 2019: $114,623Expenses 2019: $93,406Net Income 2019: $21,2172019Revenue 2020: $29,975Expenses 2020: $46,619Net Income 2020: -$16,6442020Revenue 2021: $57,960Expenses 2021: $25,308Net Income 2021: $32,6522021Revenue 2022: $169,776Expenses 2022: $145,855Net Income 2022: $23,9212022Revenue 2024: $257,151Expenses 2024: $216,521Net Income 2024: $40,6302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$257,151
Expenses$216,521
Net Income$40,630

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$257,151
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Producing public lectures dedicated to enriching our democracy and culture by presenting great minds that are advancing ideas that benefit civilization and the world.

Producing public lectures dedicated to enriching our democracy and culture by presenting great minds that advance ideas that benfit the world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$110,417$151,148▲ $40,731
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$109,525$150,154▲ $40,629
Receivables From Officers Etc$258$143▼ $115
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$110,675$151,666▲ $40,991
Other Assets Total-$375-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,150$1,512▲ $362
Total Liabilities$1,150$1,512▲ $362
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$109,525$150,154▲ $40,629
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$110,675$151,666▲ $40,991
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Randall MortonDirectorPT$33,000$33,000
Karen MataOperations ManagerFT$15,000$15,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike BlocherDirector
Robin BullingtonDirector
Stefania TomaskovicDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$137,455
Program Service Revenue
$119,696
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$137,455
Change in Net Assets
$40,630
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$164,849
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$51,672
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$48,000-$48,000
All Other Expenses$27,348$20,348-$47,696
Fees for Services Other-$21,382-$21,382
Other Expenses$9,975$12,824-$9,975
Insurance-$9,617-$9,617
Advertising$5,514--$5,514
Payroll Taxes-$3,672-$3,672
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,725-$2,725
Office Expenses-$1,024-$1,024
Total Functional Expenses$96,929$119,592$0$216,521
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$258$143▼ $115
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The president of the organization reviews the form 990 prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Directors sign a disclosure annually which discloses any conflict of interest.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Annual forms 990 (3 years) including all schedules, the organization's application for exemption and the organization's irs tax-exempt determination letter are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Progressive Forum
EIN
20-2468319
Phone
7137022245
Address
2018 VERMONT STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77019

Signing Officer

Name
Randall Morton
Title
President
Signed
2025-07-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Randall Morton
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Bruce B Mack CPA
Address
1095 Evergreen Circle Suite 200, Spring, TX 77380
Preparer
Bruce Mack
Phone
2812982400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $177; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $177; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

CLEANING SERVICES: Column (A) - Total = $7859; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $7859; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

DONATION SERVICE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $3056; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3056; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

EMAIL PLATFORM: Column (A) - Total = $1805; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1805; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $1760; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1760; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

MISC. EVENT EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $3002; Column (B) - Program Services = $3002; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

OFFICE SOFTWARE: Column (A) - Total = $871; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $871; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

PARKING: Column (A) - Total = $73; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $73; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $579; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $579; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

PROGRAMS & SIGNS: Column (A) - Total = $3205; Column (B) - Program Services = $3205; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

QUICKBOOKS EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $1199; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1199; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER AIRFARE: Column (A) - Total = $398; Column (B) - Program Services = $398; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER EVENT CATERING: Column (A) - Total = $5326; Column (B) - Program Services = $5326; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER EVENT DECOR: Column (A) - Total = $1498; Column (B) - Program Services = $1498; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER EVENT MANAGER: Column (A) - Total = $4950; Column (B) - Program Services = $4950; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER GIFTS: Column (A) - Total = $933; Column (B) - Program Services = $933; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER LODGING: Column (A) - Total = $5269; Column (B) - Program Services = $5269; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER PHOTOGRAPHY: Column (A) - Total = $1750; Column (B) - Program Services = $1750; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

SPEAKER TRANSPORTATION: Column (A) - Total = $1017; Column (B) - Program Services = $1017; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $1321; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1321; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

WEB MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $1221; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1221; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

ZOOM EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $427; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $427; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

ROUNDING = -$1

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECTORS SIGN A DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY WHICH DISCLOSES ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUAL FORMS 990 (3 YEARS) INCLUDING ALL SCHEDULES, THE ORGANIZATION'S APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION AND THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS TAX-EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $177; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $177; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CLEANING SERVICES: Column (A) - Total = $7859; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $7859; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DONATION SERVICE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $3056; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3056; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6EMAIL PLATFORM: Column (A) - Total = $1805; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1805; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $1760; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1760; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8MISC. EVENT EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $3002; Column (B) - Program Services = $3002; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9OFFICE SOFTWARE: Column (A) - Total = $871; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $871; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10PARKING: Column (A) - Total = $73; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $73; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $579; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $579; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12PROGRAMS & SIGNS: Column (A) - Total = $3205; Column (B) - Program Services = $3205; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13QUICKBOOKS EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $1199; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1199; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14SPEAKER AIRFARE: Column (A) - Total = $398; Column (B) - Program Services = $398; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15SPEAKER EVENT CATERING: Column (A) - Total = $5326; Column (B) - Program Services = $5326; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16SPEAKER EVENT DECOR: Column (A) - Total = $1498; Column (B) - Program Services = $1498; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17SPEAKER EVENT MANAGER: Column (A) - Total = $4950; Column (B) - Program Services = $4950; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt18SPEAKER GIFTS: Column (A) - Total = $933; Column (B) - Program Services = $933; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt19SPEAKER LODGING: Column (A) - Total = $5269; Column (B) - Program Services = $5269; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt20SPEAKER PHOTOGRAPHY: Column (A) - Total = $1750; Column (B) - Program Services = $1750; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt21SPEAKER TRANSPORTATION: Column (A) - Total = $1017; Column (B) - Program Services = $1017; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt22TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $1321; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1321; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt23WEB MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $1221; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1221; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt24ZOOM EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $427; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $427; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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