Civic Intelligence

The Forge Initiative Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-3380977

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on May 02, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.THEFORGEINITIATIVE.ORG
PO Box 4798Cary, NC 27519

(919) 616-6332

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

37th percentile

-0.0%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

2.3%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$104,234

Up $2,299 (+2.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$98,684

Up $6,969 (+7.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$5,550

Down $4,670 (-46%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$273,782

Up $61,722 (+29%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$273,877

Up $73,019 (+36%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$95

Down $11,297 (-101%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2014: $131,416Liabilities 2014: $3,793Net Assets 2014: $127,6232014Assets 2016: $66,076Liabilities 2016: $6,842Net Assets 2016: $59,2342016Assets 2017: $29,780Liabilities 2017: $9,318Net Assets 2017: $20,4622017Assets 2018: $33,190Liabilities 2018: $27,098Net Assets 2018: $6,0922018Assets 2019: $141,604Liabilities 2019: $15,806Net Assets 2019: $125,7982019Assets 2020: $114,503Liabilities 2020: $20,519Net Assets 2020: $93,9842020Assets 2021: $79,820Liabilities 2021: $10,308Net Assets 2021: $69,5122021Assets 2022: $92,333Liabilities 2022: $11,530Net Assets 2022: $80,8032022Assets 2023: $101,935Liabilities 2023: $10,220Net Assets 2023: $91,7152023Assets 2024: $104,234Liabilities 2024: $5,550Net Assets 2024: $98,6842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$104,234
Liabilities$5,550
Net Assets$98,684
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $191,083Expenses 2014: $70,697Net Income 2014: $120,3862014Revenue 2016: $142,762Expenses 2016: $241,866Net Income 2016: -$99,1042016Revenue 2017: $149,869Expenses 2017: $188,641Net Income 2017: -$38,7722017Revenue 2018: $194,929Expenses 2018: $215,374Net Income 2018: -$20,4452018Revenue 2019: $335,857Expenses 2019: $218,393Net Income 2019: $117,4642019Revenue 2020: $190,051Expenses 2020: $225,456Net Income 2020: -$35,4052020Revenue 2021: $99,933Expenses 2021: $129,310Net Income 2021: -$29,3772021Revenue 2022: $174,135Expenses 2022: $161,067Net Income 2022: $13,0682022Revenue 2023: $212,060Expenses 2023: $200,858Net Income 2023: $11,2022023Revenue 2024: $273,782Expenses 2024: $273,877Net Income 2024: -$952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$273,782
Expenses$273,877
Net Income-$95
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 2, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$273,782
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Steam education using robotics

To empower families and individuals of all ages to collaboratively explore, learn, and lead using technology and engineering.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,289$64,470▲ $27,181
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$57,574$29,308▼ $28,266
Accounts Receivable$1,818$6,067▲ $4,249
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,024$184▼ $840
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5$5→ $0
Total Assets$101,935$104,234▲ $2,299
Other Assets Total$4,225$4,200▼ $25
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,220$5,550▼ $4,670
Total Liabilities$10,220$5,550▼ $4,670
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$91,715$98,684▲ $6,969
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$91,715$98,684▲ $6,969
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$101,935$104,234▲ $2,299

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$184$21,015$21,199
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patrick EastersPresident
David JonesBoard Member
Gabriele HesterBoard Member
John RockBoard Member
David HuangBoard of Director
Robert MackieSecretary
Linda Whipker PhdTreasurer
Seshu UppalapatiVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$147,671
Program Service Revenue
$116,792
Investment Income
$119
Other Revenue
$9,200
All Other Contributions
$147,671
Change in Net Assets
$-95
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$234,120
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$39,757
Total Fundraising Expense$11,172
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$139,968$6,929$3,003$149,900
Other Salaries and Wages$19,205$13,046$4,808$37,059
Information Technology$7,480$1,338$1,697$10,515
Advertising$3,928$36$201$4,165
Insurance$1,703$2,240$37$3,980
Payroll Taxes$1,466$865$367$2,698
Other Expenses$858$1,247$18$2,123
All Other Expenses$656-$890$1,546
Travel$1,417--$1,417
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,200-$1,200
Depreciation Depletion$840--$840
Office Expenses$368$246$8$622
Conferences and Meetings$160$408$3$571
Total Functional Expenses$228,018$34,687$11,172$273,877
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
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
No
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 3

“The treasurer delegated to an employee responsiblity for maintaining correct books of record. Procedures for delegating responsibility were followed according to the corporation's bylaws.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to filing. Each member has an opportunity to review the document and ask questions before filing the return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organization requires board members to disclose conflicts of interest, any violations would be dealt with by the remaining board members based on the individual scenario. Employees are supervised by board members such that conflict of interest by employees can be avoided.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Board approval is required for determination of compensation. Salaries are based on comparable positions and pay rates.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“These records are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Forge Initiative Inc
EIN
27-3380977
Phone
9196166332
Address
PO BOX 4798, CARY, NC 27519

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Whipker Phd
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9102108570
Signed
2025-05-02

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Linda Whipker Phd
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
160

Preparer

Firm
Benton Whitaker Llp
Address
107 GORDON ST, SANFORD, NC 27330
Preparer
Ashley Whitaker
Phone
9197764636
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$104,234
Liabilities
$5,550
Net assets
$98,684
Revenue
$273,782
Expenses
$273,877
Net income
-$95
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.06$0.99$2.74$2.74$0.00
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.02$0.10$0.92$2.12$2.01$0.11
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.12$0.81$1.74$1.61$0.13
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.80$0.10$0.70$1.00$1.29$0.29
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.15$0.21$0.94$1.90$2.25$0.35
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.42$0.16$1.26$3.36$2.18$1.17
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.27$0.06$1.95$2.15$0.20
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.30$0.09$0.20$1.50$1.89$0.39
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.66$0.07$0.59$1.43$2.42$0.99
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.04$1.28$1.91$0.71$1.20
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