Civic Intelligence

Forward Mt Foundation

EIN 26-2075145 • 501(c)3 • Missoula, MT

Profile

Educate, engage and organize young montanans to shape their democracy to improve their lives and the lives of fellow montanans.

PO Box 2817Missoula, MT 59806

forwardmontanafoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$14,311

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

66%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

67%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$3,028,812

Up $1,220,570 (+68%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$459,113

Up $371,750 (+426%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,569,699

Up $848,820 (+49%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$2,615,787

Up $880,314 (+51%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,766,967

Up $708,384 (+67%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$848,820

Up $171,930 (+25%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $162Liabilities 2010: $5,943Net Assets 2010: -$5,7812010Assets 2011: $0Liabilities 2011: $23,009Net Assets 2011: -$23,0092011Assets 2012: $31,874Liabilities 2012: $1,926Net Assets 2012: $29,9482012Assets 2013: $37,286Liabilities 2013: $23,661Net Assets 2013: $13,6252013Assets 2014: $46,179Liabilities 2014: $18,582Net Assets 2014: $27,5972014Assets 2015: $35,663Liabilities 2015: $14,303Net Assets 2015: $21,3602015Assets 2016: $65,628Liabilities 2016: $13,752Net Assets 2016: $51,8762016Assets 2017: $119,437Liabilities 2017: $15,044Net Assets 2017: $104,3932017Assets 2018: $219,813Liabilities 2018: $17,620Net Assets 2018: $202,1932018Assets 2019: $414,352Liabilities 2019: $33,569Net Assets 2019: $380,7832019Assets 2020: $1,181,820Liabilities 2020: $224,703Net Assets 2020: $957,1172020Assets 2021: $1,155,863Liabilities 2021: $450,816Net Assets 2021: $705,0472021Assets 2022: $1,098,718Liabilities 2022: $54,729Net Assets 2022: $1,043,9892022Assets 2023: $1,808,242Liabilities 2023: $87,363Net Assets 2023: $1,720,8792023Assets 2024: $3,028,812Liabilities 2024: $459,113Net Assets 2024: $2,569,6992024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,028,812
Liabilities$459,113
Net Assets$2,569,699

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $58,889Expenses 2010: $77,454Net Income 2010: -$18,5652010Revenue 2011: $53,586Expenses 2011: $70,814Net Income 2011: -$17,2282011Revenue 2012: $181,701Expenses 2012: $128,744Net Income 2012: $52,9572012Revenue 2013: $113,065Expenses 2013: $133,779Net Income 2013: -$20,7142013Revenue 2014: $195,999Expenses 2014: $182,027Net Income 2014: $13,9722014Revenue 2015: $127,082Expenses 2015: $133,319Net Income 2015: -$6,2372015Revenue 2016: $216,365Expenses 2016: $185,849Net Income 2016: $30,5162016Revenue 2017: $288,531Expenses 2017: $236,014Net Income 2017: $52,5172017Revenue 2018: $442,989Expenses 2018: $345,189Net Income 2018: $97,8002018Revenue 2019: $568,379Expenses 2019: $389,789Net Income 2019: $178,5902019Revenue 2020: $1,386,156Expenses 2020: $809,822Net Income 2020: $576,3342020Revenue 2021: $548,885Expenses 2021: $800,955Net Income 2021: -$252,0702021Revenue 2022: $936,083Expenses 2022: $597,141Net Income 2022: $338,9422022Revenue 2023: $1,735,473Expenses 2023: $1,058,583Net Income 2023: $676,8902023Revenue 2024: $2,615,787Expenses 2024: $1,766,967Net Income 2024: $848,8202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,615,787
Expenses$1,766,967
Net Income$848,820

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.03$0.46$2.57$2.62$1.77$0.85
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.09$1.72$1.74$1.06$0.68
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.05$1.04$0.94$0.60$0.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.45$0.71$0.55$0.80$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.22$0.96$1.39$0.81$0.58
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.03$0.38$0.57$0.39$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.02$0.20$0.44$0.35$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.02$0.10$0.29$0.24$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.05$0.22$0.19$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.01$0.02$0.13$0.13$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.02$0.03$0.20$0.18$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.02$0.01$0.11$0.13$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.18$0.13$0.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.05$0.07$0.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.06$0.08$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,615,787
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educate, engage and organize young Montanans to shape their democracy to improve their lives and the lives of fellow Montanans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$929,809$444,675▼ $485,134
Pledges and Grants Receivable$700,000$107,000▼ $593,000
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$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$1,808,242$3,028,812▲ $1,220,570
Other Assets Total$178,433$2,477,137▲ $2,298,704
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$87,363$459,113▲ $371,750
Total Liabilities$87,363$459,113▲ $371,750
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$830,879$1,782,771▲ $951,892
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$890,000$786,928▼ $103,072
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,720,879$2,569,699▲ $848,820
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,808,242$3,028,812▲ $1,220,570
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Kiersten IwaiExecutive DirectorPT$100,724$100,724

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Remya NairPresident
Abbie BandstraVice President
Brit AnlerDirector
Cody MccrackenDirector
Ella CurrierDirector
Emily AllisonDirector
Josh OlsonDirector
Mary BlankenbakerDirector
Jacob LinfestyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,583,014
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5,784
Other Revenue
$26,989
All Other Contributions
$2,583,014
Change in Net Assets
$848,820

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$625,380Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions2$625,380-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,615,787
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,615,787
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,615,787
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$699,626
Other Expenses$664,091
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$403,250
Total Fundraising Expense$110,995
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$460,954$110,856$53,115$624,925
Grants to Domestic Orgs$403,250--$403,250
Advertising$331,201$88$1,415$332,704
Fees for Services Other$81,723$3,021$36,979$121,723
Occupancy$25,751$9,862$4,486$40,099
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$19,894$5,134$2,463$27,491
Pension Plan Contributions$14,085$8,511$3,871$26,467
Fees for Services Accounting$7,059$16,050$1,389$24,498
Payroll Taxes$11,363$6,154$3,226$20,743
Travel$18,874$616$770$20,260
Information Technology$10,050$3,822$1,489$15,361
Other Expenses$8,105$301$220$8,626
Insurance-$7,598-$7,598
Fees for Services Legal$924$1,915-$2,839
All Other Expenses-$35$518$553
Total Functional Expenses$1,481,381$174,591$110,995$1,766,967

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,766,967
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,766,967
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,766,967
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Forward MtMissoula, MT501(c)(4)Programs, Events, Training$403,250
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Forward Mt$459,113
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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 B, Line 11B

The return is presented to the board for review and approval before filing.

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

Board members are required to sign a form indicating that they have read and understand forward montana foundation's conflict of interest policy and procedures on an annual basis. On this form, board members disclose any possible conflicts of interest in accordance with the written policy. Members are prompted to address issues related to organizational interests, business interests and other significant involvement related to themselves or their immediate family members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

Forward montana has a process in place for determining the compensation of the organization's executive director and all other employees. That process is as follows:- the board, or an independent body determined by the board, must approve the compensation level. The person receiving the compensation should not be part of the process.- the board, or independent body, must make use of data showing how much similar organizations are paying executive directors or comparable positions to determine that the compensation is reasonable; and- the board, or independent body, must properly document and report the decision-making process and compensation including who is involved in the process, comparable compensation data used, and minutes of any and all meetings.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

Forward montana makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request at its offices.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forward Mt Foundation
EIN
26-2075145
Phone
4065428683
Address
PO BOX 2817, MISSOULA, MT 59806

Signing Officer

Name
Alice Boyer
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alice Boyer
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
59
Volunteers
86

Preparer

Firm
Amatics CPA Group
Address
45 Discovery Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718
Preparer
Morgan Scarr
Phone
4064041925
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 - Cost Sharing Agreement & Common Paymaster

Forward mt foundation and forward mt (a 501(c)(4) organization) have entered into a cost sharing agreement to minimize duplicated expenses and to carry out their complementary missions in an economical and efficient manner through the sharing of employees, office space, and equipment. Forward montana handles all the payroll tax reporting. All employees are shared by the two organizations so forward montana is considered the common paymaster. The number of w-2s issued by the common paymaster has been disclosed on part v, line 2a in accordance with the 990 instructions. Compensation from the common paymaster has also been reported on parts vii and ix in accordance with the 990 instructions.

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