Civic Intelligence

Business Forward Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 26-4336291

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.BUSINESSFWD.ORG
655 15th Street NW 580Washington, DC 20005

(202) 861-1270

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

13th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

12th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

93rd percentile

43%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$823,329

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

99th percentile

278%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

163%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,402,476

Up $1,766,470 (+278%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,399,324

Up $1,765,280 (+278%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$3,152

Up $1,190 (+61%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue12th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,093,500

Up $2,536,973 (+163%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,328,220

Up $1,328,645 (+133%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,765,280

Up $1,208,328 (+217%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

2021

Assets$2,402,476
Liabilities$3,152
Net Assets$2,399,324
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

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

2021

Revenue$4,093,500
Expenses$2,328,220
Net Income$1,765,280
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$4,093,500
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
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$634,044$2,399,324▲ $1,765,280
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$602,917$2,358,582▲ $1,755,665
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$30,118▲ $30,118
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$3,052-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$636,006$2,402,476▲ $1,766,470
Other Assets Total$33,089$10,724▼ $22,365
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,962$3,152▲ $1,190
Total Liabilities$1,962$3,152▲ $1,190
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$634,044$2,399,324▲ $1,765,280
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$636,006$2,402,476▲ $1,766,470

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$30,118$42,528$72,646
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James DoyleOfficer-directorPT$479,497$10,182$489,679
Elizabeth FairchildDirectorPT$100,000$3,000$103,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam HitchcockDirector
Erik SmithDirector
Hilary RosenDirector
Jackson DunnDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Screen Strategies MediaPr Consulting11150 FAIRFAX BLVD STE 505, Fairfax, VA 22030$445,119
Greg Schultz LLCPr Consulting2125 14TH ST NW APT 315, Washington, DC 20009$180,000
Helen Milby & CoManagement Consulting233 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 2ND FLOOR, Washington, DC 20003$180,000
Marathon Strategies LLCPr Consulting38 EAST 29TH STREET 4TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10016$135,000
Messina GroupAd Consulting1155 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 400, Washington, DC 20036$121,087
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,093,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$868,000
Change in Net Assets
$1,765,280
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,321,048
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,007,172
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other---$1,138,759
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$489,679
Other Salaries and Wages---$442,157
Payroll Taxes---$58,522
Office Expenses---$18,422
Fees for Services Accounting---$17,240
Occupancy---$16,932
All Other Expenses---$11,194
Other Employee Benefits---$10,975
Travel---$10,549
Other Expenses---$10,141
Fees for Services Legal---$8,906
Insurance---$7,569
Pension Plan Contributions---$5,839
Advertising---$3,955
Depreciation Depletion---$1,585
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$2,328,220
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$232,415
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$232,415
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$3,152
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
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 11B

“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
655 15TH STREET NW 580, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
James Doyle
Title
Officer
Phone
2028611272
Signed
2022-11-15
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
13
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bsc Group LLC
Address
114 BAY STREET BUILDING B, EASTON, MD 21601
Preparer
Teri K Simmons
Phone
4108226950
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting fees 1,138,759.”

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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/ExplanationTxt7CONSULTING FEES 1,138,759.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,402,476
Liabilities
$3,152
Net assets
$2,399,324
Revenue
$4,093,500
Expenses
$2,328,220
Net income
$1,765,280
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