Civic Intelligence

Business Forward Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 26-4336291

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 11, 2016

1155 Connecticut Ave NW No 10000Washington, DC 20036

(202) 861-1270

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

64th percentile

6.7%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$401,655

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.2% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

90th percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$313,809

Up $69,949 (+29%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$153,996

Up $165,878 (+1396%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$159,813

Down $95,929 (-38%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$2,475,528

Up $301,155 (+14%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$2,309,650

Up $116,042 (+5.3%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$165,878

Up $185,113 (+962%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2011: $219,155Liabilities 2011: $276,346Net Assets 2011: -$57,1912011Assets 2012: $428,751Liabilities 2012: $112,233Net Assets 2012: $316,5182012Assets 2013: $127,130Liabilities 2013: $119,777Net Assets 2013: $7,3532013Assets 2014: $243,860Liabilities 2014: $255,742Net Assets 2014: -$11,8822014Assets 2015: $313,809Liabilities 2015: $159,813Net Assets 2015: $153,9962015Assets 2016: $247,273Liabilities 2016: $5,787Net Assets 2016: $241,4862016Assets 2017: $115,789Liabilities 2017: $4,463Net Assets 2017: $111,3262017Assets 2018: $88,420Liabilities 2018: $1,928Net Assets 2018: $86,4922018Assets 2020: $636,006Liabilities 2020: $1,962Net Assets 2020: $634,0442020Assets 2021: $2,402,476Liabilities 2021: $3,152Net Assets 2021: $2,399,3242021Assets 2022: $3,560,315Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $3,560,3152022Assets 2023: $4,180,051Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $4,180,0512023Assets 2024: $4,083,636Liabilities 2024: $1,900Net Assets 2024: $4,081,7362024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$313,809
Liabilities$159,813
Net Assets$153,996

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,171,0952011Expenses 2012: $1,666,3362012Revenue 2013: $2,080,408Expenses 2013: $2,389,573Net Income 2013: -$309,1652013Revenue 2014: $2,174,373Expenses 2014: $2,193,608Net Income 2014: -$19,2352014Revenue 2015: $2,475,528Expenses 2015: $2,309,650Net Income 2015: $165,8782015Revenue 2016: $2,564,935Expenses 2016: $2,477,445Net Income 2016: $87,4902016Revenue 2017: $544,459Expenses 2017: $674,619Net Income 2017: -$130,1602017Revenue 2018: $570,633Expenses 2018: $595,467Net Income 2018: -$24,8342018Revenue 2020: $1,556,527Expenses 2020: $999,575Net Income 2020: $556,9522020Revenue 2021: $4,093,500Expenses 2021: $2,328,220Net Income 2021: $1,765,2802021Revenue 2022: $3,662,919Expenses 2022: $2,490,728Net Income 2022: $1,172,1912022Revenue 2023: $3,317,196Expenses 2023: $2,697,460Net Income 2023: $619,7362023Revenue 2024: $3,341,546Expenses 2024: $3,439,861Net Income 2024: -$98,3152024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$2,475,528
Expenses$2,309,650
Net Income$165,878
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$2,475,528
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Business forward builds support for policies that promote america's economic competitiveness. Together with many of the world's largest companies, we recruit, brief and assist fortune 1000 executives, small business owners, investors and entrepreneurs looking for a meaningful way to participate in policy debates.

To build support for policies that promote america's economic competitiveness.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$182,863$227,601▲ $44,738
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-11,882$153,996▲ $165,878
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$60,997$52,520▼ $8,477
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$243,860$313,809▲ $69,949
Other Assets Total$0$33,688▲ $33,688
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$150,000$150,000→ $0
Other Liabilities$105,742$9,813▼ $95,929
Total Liabilities$255,742$159,813▼ $95,929
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-11,882$153,996▲ $165,878
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$243,860$313,809▲ $69,949

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$43,352$8,671$52,023
Equipment$9,168$35,870$45,038
Other Assets Org$33,688--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James DoylePresident & TreasurerPT$354,803$33,045$387,848
Ami CopelandEmployeeFT$280,000$24,224$304,224
Elizabeth KerrEmployeeFT$148,000$9,378$157,378

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erik SmithDirector
Rob ShepardsonDirector
Hilary RosenMember
Jackson DunnMember
Melissa MossMember
David SutphenSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
New Tower Trust Comp MeptRent3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER SUITE 1600, Bethesda, MD 20814$230,406
Helen Milby & CoConsulting233 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 2ND FLR, Washington, DC 20003$180,000
Anne Lewis Strategies LLCConsulting & Ads1140 19TH STREET NW SUITE 300, Washington, DC 20036$100,650
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,452,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$28
Other Revenue
$23,000
All Other Contributions
$10,000
Change in Net Assets
$165,878
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,474,633
Other Expenses$834,767
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$250
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$651,063
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$634,803
Occupancy---$236,365
Fees for Services Other---$190,570
Advertising---$104,719
Other Employee Benefits---$86,162
Payroll Taxes---$80,321
Travel---$56,321
All Other Expenses---$32,372
Pension Plan Contributions---$22,284
Fees for Services Accounting---$20,500
Other Expenses---$15,173
Fees for Services Legal---$14,055
Depreciation Depletion---$10,192
Insurance---$6,860
Office Expenses---$4,288
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$250
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$2,309,650
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Receptions$115,000---
Total Events$115,000---
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$98,418
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$98,418
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$9,813
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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 6

The organization has members that pay dues yearly.

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

Minutes are not required to be maintained.

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

There are no committees authorized to act on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

The tax return is prepared by accountants and then looked over thoroughly by members of the board before it is filed.

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

The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces its conflict of interest policy at its regular meetings of the board and staff. Each member of the board and every employee of the organization has received a written conflict of interest policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The organization initiated a process to determine compensation for the president and executive director by reviewing publicly available comparability data and taking into account education and prior experience.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization's application for tax exempt status and the last three years of form 990 are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Business Forward Inc
EIN
26-4336291
Phone
2028611270
Address
1155 CONNECTICUT AVE NW NO 10000, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
James Doyle
Title
President
Phone
2028611272
Signed
2016-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Doyle
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
28
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Mhm LLC
Address
28614 MARLBORO AVE SUITE 103, EASTON, MD 21601
Preparer
Teri K Overington
Phone
4108226950
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFINGS AND OUTREACH TO GAINPOSITIVE AND EFFECTIVE DISSEMINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'SACTIVITIES, TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION, AND TO PROMOTE THEORGANIZATION'S CONTENT.
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IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02174373
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt023000
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleC/OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/TaxableAmt0-134332
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt09168
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt035870
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt045038
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt043352
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt08671
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt052023
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt033688
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0LETTER OF CREDIT
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt09813
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PAYROLL LIABILITIES
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt052520
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt033688
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt09813
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0CONSULTS ON MEMBERSHIP SOLICITATION
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt02272500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0HELEN MILBY & CO
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0233 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 200
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd020003
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt0115000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt0115000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0RECEPTIONS
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0115000
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalGrossReceiptsAmt02452500
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt02272500
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt0180000
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt2148000
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount20
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt20
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt20
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt20
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt20
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt124224
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt29378
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt20
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt20
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt20
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0JAMES DOYLE
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm1AMI COPELAND
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm2ELIZABETH KERR
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT & TREASURER
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1EMPLOYEE
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt2EMPLOYEE
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt1304224
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt2157378
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/WrittenEmploymentContractInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS THAT PAY DUES YEARLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MINUTES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE TAX RETURN IS PREPARED BY ACCOUNTANTS AND THEN LOOKED OVER THOROUGHLY BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT ITS REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND STAFF. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD AND EVERY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS RECEIVED A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION INITIATED A PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY REVIEWING PUBLICLY AVAILABLE COMPARABILITY DATA AND TAKING INTO ACCOUNT EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION'S APPLICATION FOR TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND THE LAST THREE YEARS OF FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingNACd0N/A
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN0462250437
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PublicCharityStatusTxt0LINE 7
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01717 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 660
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd020036

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.08$0.00$4.08$3.34$3.44$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.18$0.00$4.18$3.32$2.70$0.62
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.56$0.00$3.56$3.66$2.49$1.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.00$2.40$4.09$2.33$1.77
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.63$1.56$1.00$0.56
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.57$0.60$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.11$0.54$0.67$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.01$0.24$2.56$2.48$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.16$0.15$2.48$2.31$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.26$0.01$2.17$2.19$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.12$0.01$2.08$2.39$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.11$0.32$1.67
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.22$0.28$0.06$1.17