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Forward Steps Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 20-5092412

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 13, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.FORWARDSTEPS.ORG
PO Box 3484Boulder, CO 80307

(303) 404-9966

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

56th percentile

4.9%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

38%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$142,817

Up $6,729 (+4.9%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$135,778

Up $9,692 (+7.7%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$7,039

Down $2,963 (-30%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$452,914

Up $125,581 (+38%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$437,350

Up $49,963 (+13%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$15,564

Up $75,618 (+126%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $3,376Liabilities 2010: $21,034Net Assets 2010: -$17,6582010Assets 2011: $4,722Liabilities 2011: $22,675Net Assets 2011: -$17,9532011Assets 2012: $24,159Liabilities 2012: $20,402Net Assets 2012: $3,7572012Assets 2013: $71,467Liabilities 2013: $56,460Net Assets 2013: $15,0072013Assets 2014: $49,786Liabilities 2014: $52,292Net Assets 2014: -$2,5062014Assets 2015: $28,285Liabilities 2015: $51,663Net Assets 2015: -$23,3782015Assets 2016: $59,269Liabilities 2016: $50,982Net Assets 2016: $8,2872016Assets 2017: $94,140Liabilities 2017: $48,250Net Assets 2017: $45,8902017Assets 2018: $105,114Liabilities 2018: $34,584Net Assets 2018: $70,5302018Assets 2019: $138,378Liabilities 2019: $32,991Net Assets 2019: $105,3872019Assets 2020: $156,281Liabilities 2020: $3,513Net Assets 2020: $152,7682020Assets 2021: $136,088Liabilities 2021: $10,002Net Assets 2021: $126,0862021Assets 2022: $142,817Liabilities 2022: $7,039Net Assets 2022: $135,7782022Assets 2023: $217,844Liabilities 2023: $3,694Net Assets 2023: $214,1502023Assets 2024: $301,022Liabilities 2024: $6,592Net Assets 2024: $294,4302024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$142,817
Liabilities$7,039
Net Assets$135,778
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $174,299Expenses 2010: $211,967Net Income 2010: -$37,6682010Expenses 2011: $262,1312011Revenue 2012: $285,607Expenses 2012: $267,124Net Income 2012: $18,4832012Revenue 2013: $256,298Expenses 2013: $245,048Net Income 2013: $11,2502013Revenue 2014: $204,354Expenses 2014: $221,867Net Income 2014: -$17,5132014Revenue 2015: $135,459Expenses 2015: $156,331Net Income 2015: -$20,8722015Revenue 2016: $293,446Expenses 2016: $261,781Net Income 2016: $31,6652016Revenue 2017: $319,654Expenses 2017: $282,051Net Income 2017: $37,6032017Revenue 2018: $321,643Expenses 2018: $297,003Net Income 2018: $24,6402018Revenue 2019: $259,662Expenses 2019: $224,805Net Income 2019: $34,8572019Revenue 2020: $260,432Expenses 2020: $213,051Net Income 2020: $47,3812020Revenue 2021: $327,333Expenses 2021: $387,387Net Income 2021: -$60,0542021Revenue 2022: $452,914Expenses 2022: $437,350Net Income 2022: $15,5642022Revenue 2023: $419,817Expenses 2023: $341,445Net Income 2023: $78,3722023Revenue 2024: $538,577Expenses 2024: $458,297Net Income 2024: $80,2802024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$452,914
Expenses$437,350
Net Income$15,564
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 13, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$471,809
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To mentor, educate and empower young adults transitioning from foster care.

By investing in their lives, forward steps foundation empowers underserved youth and young adults, including current and former foster youth, so they can reach their full potential as independent, healthy, and contributing members of their communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$134,967$142,222▲ $7,255
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,121$595▼ $526
Total Assets$136,088$142,817▲ $6,729
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$10,002$7,039▼ $2,963
Total Liabilities$10,002$7,039▼ $2,963
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$120,214$129,906▲ $9,692
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$5,872$5,872→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$126,086$135,778▲ $9,692
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$136,088$142,817▲ $6,729

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$20,000$20,000
Equipment$595$5,218$5,813
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M TiernanPresident
Dr Stuart LordDirector
Eric VeveDirector
Janel DomenicoDirector
Shantel McmeekinDirector
Jeff MendelSecretary
Stefan MagnussonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$452,895
Program Service Revenue
$87
Investment Income
$-68
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$452,895
Change in Net Assets
$15,564
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$312,374
Total Fundraising Expense$133,014
Other Expenses$124,976
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$179,553$16,255$83,280$279,088
Payroll Taxes$15,044$1,453$6,935$23,432
All Other Expenses$4,002$7,037$5,226$16,265
Other Employee Benefits$7,490$520$1,844$9,854
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,179-$7,179
Insurance-$6,786-$6,786
Other Expenses$0$0$3,469$3,469
Occupancy$1,017$400-$1,417
Depreciation Depletion-$525-$525
Conferences and Meetings$269--$269
Office Expenses$20$95-$115
Total Functional Expenses$264,086$40,250$133,014$437,350
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$4,068
Credit Card Payable$1,971
Capital$1,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 A, Line 7A

“Board members can elect and/or appoint other board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Organization keeps minutes.”

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

“Line 11b explanation - board president reviews the form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“For key employees, salary surveys from the colorado nonprofit association and employers council are used to determine a competitive salary for the position. The annual merit increase is based on goals and objectives, along with a 360 review to ensure the employee's performance matches the anticipated percentage increase. For executive director, salary surveys from the colorado nonprofit association and employers council are used to determine a competitive salary for the position. Additionaly, a compensation committee determines if an increase is given. The annual merit increase is based on goals and objectives, along with a 360 review to ensure the employee's performance matches the anticipated percentage increase.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forward Steps Foundation
EIN
20-5092412
Phone
3034049966
Address
PO BOX 3484, BOULDER, CO 80307

Signing Officer

Name
Robert M Tiernan
Title
President
Phone
3034049966
Signed
2023-10-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert M Tiernan
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Christensen & Co
Address
6363 W 120TH AVENUE, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Preparer
Todd Christensen CPA
Phone
3034381040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Remaining cash from merger with realizing aptitudes foundation in 2021 -5,872.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$142,817
Liabilities
$7,039
Net assets
$135,778
Revenue
$452,914
Expenses
$437,350
Net income
$15,564
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.01$0.07$2.94$5.39$4.58$0.80
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.18$0.04$2.14$4.20$3.41$0.78
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.07$1.36$4.53$4.37$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.10$1.26$3.27$3.87$0.60
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.56$0.04$1.53$2.60$2.13$0.47
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.33$1.05$2.60$2.25$0.35
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.05$0.35$0.71$3.22$2.97$0.25
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.94$0.48$0.46$3.20$2.82$0.38
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.51$0.08$2.93$2.62$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.52$0.23$1.35$1.56$0.21
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.52$0.03$2.04$2.22$0.18
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.56$0.15$2.56$2.45$0.11
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.20$0.04$2.86$2.67$0.18
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.23$0.18$2.62
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.21$0.18$1.74$2.12$0.38