Liabilities / Assets
79th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Forward Mt. Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 26-2075145
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.39x
Liabilities / Revenue
85th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
5th percentile
Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
60th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 14.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
20th percentile
Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
3rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$1,155,863
Down $25,957 (-2.2%) from 2020
Net Assets
Down$705,047
Down $252,070 (-26%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$450,816
Up $226,113 (+101%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$548,885
Down $837,271 (-60%) from 2020
Expenses
Down$800,955
Down $8,867 (-1.1%) from 2020
Net Income
Down-$252,070
Down $828,404 (-144%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- Signed
- Aug 15, 2022
- Return Version
- 2021v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $548,885
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
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,022,879 | $1,033,914 | ▲ $11,035 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $120,000 | $83,000 | ▼ $37,000 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $38,941 | $38,949 | ▲ $8 |
| 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 | $1,181,820 | $1,155,863 | ▼ $25,957 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $224,703 | $450,816 | ▲ $226,113 |
| Total Liabilities | $224,703 | $450,816 | ▲ $226,113 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $818,532 | $601,740 | ▼ $216,792 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $138,585 | $103,307 | ▼ $35,278 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $957,117 | $705,047 | ▼ $252,070 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,181,820 | $1,155,863 | ▼ $25,957 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiersten Iwai | Executive Director | PT | $78,373 | $78,373 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Nicki Bailey | President |
| Ella Currier | Vice President |
| Dani Howlett | Director |
| Donavon Hawk | Director |
| Jeremy Osborn | Director |
| Josh Olson | Director |
| Kasandra Reddington | Director |
| Marguerite Jimenez | Director |
| Mary Blankendaker | Director |
| Rachel Garwin | Director |
| Debi Lombardi | Secretary |
| Emily Allison | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $548,878
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $7
- All Other Contributions
- $548,878
- Change in Net Assets
- $-252,070
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 2 | $54,395 | Fair Value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 2 | $54,395 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $548,885
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $548,885
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $548,885
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $610,571 |
| Other Expenses | $190,384 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $43,700 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $406,243 | $20,266 | $28,844 | $455,353 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $45,477 | $8,044 | $3,229 | $56,750 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $51,595 | - | $51,595 |
| Occupancy | $40,237 | $4,188 | $3,255 | $47,680 |
| Payroll Taxes | $37,562 | $6,644 | $2,667 | $46,873 |
| Fees for Services Other | $41,930 | $127 | $1,645 | $43,702 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $13,505 | $19,529 | $1,147 | $34,181 |
| Information Technology | $7,048 | $2,442 | $1,508 | $10,998 |
| Travel | $9,609 | $77 | - | $9,686 |
| Advertising | $8,237 | $46 | $180 | $8,463 |
| Insurance | $24 | $4,294 | - | $4,318 |
| Other Expenses | $510 | $203 | $592 | $1,305 |
| Office Expenses | $665 | $20 | - | $685 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $601 | - | - | $601 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $639,316 | $117,939 | $43,700 | $800,955 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $800,955 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $800,955 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $800,955 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Due to Forward Mt | $450,816 |
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“The return is presented to the board for review and approval before filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
“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, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
“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, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
“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, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Forward Mt Foundation
- EIN
- 26-2075145
- Phone
- 4065428683
- Address
- 2300 REGENT ST STE 206, MISSOULA, MT 59801
Signing Officer
- Name
- Kiersten Iwai
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2022-08-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Kiersten Iwai
- Formed
- 2008
- Legal Domicile
- Mt
- Voting Board Members
- 12
- Independent Board Members
- 12
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 100
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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Displayed year
2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,155,863
- Liabilities
- $450,816
- Net assets
- $705,047
- Revenue
- $548,885
- Expenses
- $800,955
- Net income
- -$252,070