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Business Forum Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 39-1646203

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization Profilewww.thebusinessforum.org
PO Box 8532Madison, WI 53708

(608) 838-1019

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.14x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.9%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

59th percentile

6.9%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-34%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$93,849

Up $6,083 (+6.9%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$81,039

Up $477 (+0.6%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$12,810

Up $5,606 (+78%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Down

$24,995

Down $12,993 (-34%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$24,518

Down $432 (-1.7%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$477

Down $12,561 (-96%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $72,690Liabilities 2012: $12,874Net Assets 2012: $59,8162012Assets 2013: $85,976Liabilities 2013: $13,383Net Assets 2013: $72,5932013Assets 2014: $98,332Liabilities 2014: $14,419Net Assets 2014: $83,9132014Assets 2015: $106,937Liabilities 2015: $14,853Net Assets 2015: $92,0762015Assets 2016: $113,434Liabilities 2016: $16,6302016Assets 2017: $113,260Liabilities 2017: $22,2252017Assets 2019: $99,159Liabilities 2019: $30,6742019Assets 2020: $88,154Liabilities 2020: $31,1302020Assets 2021: $87,766Liabilities 2021: $7,204Net Assets 2021: $80,5622021Assets 2022: $93,849Liabilities 2022: $12,810Net Assets 2022: $81,0392022Assets 2023: $89,558Liabilities 2023: $10,895Net Assets 2023: $78,6632023Assets 2024: $94,300Liabilities 2024: $13,483Net Assets 2024: $80,8172024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$93,849
Liabilities$12,810
Net Assets$81,039
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2012: $29,691Expenses 2012: $19,366Net Income 2012: $10,3252012Revenue 2013: $28,258Expenses 2013: $20,335Net Income 2013: $7,9232013Revenue 2014: $33,465Expenses 2014: $21,985Net Income 2014: $11,4802014Revenue 2015: $31,543Expenses 2015: $23,172Net Income 2015: $8,3712015Revenue 2016: $31,651Expenses 2016: $26,296Net Income 2016: $5,3552016Revenue 2017: $25,253Expenses 2017: $31,656Net Income 2017: -$6,4032017Revenue 2019: $25,747Expenses 2019: $43,523Net Income 2019: -$17,7762019Revenue 2020: $20,649Expenses 2020: $35,110Net Income 2020: -$14,4612020Revenue 2021: $37,988Expenses 2021: $24,950Net Income 2021: $13,0382021Revenue 2022: $24,995Expenses 2022: $24,518Net Income 2022: $4772022Revenue 2023: $22,773Expenses 2023: $29,424Net Income 2023: -$6,6512023Revenue 2024: $29,156Expenses 2024: $27,002Net Income 2024: $2,1542024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$24,995
Expenses$24,518
Net Income$477
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$31,390
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization raises funds through special events and contributions to provide scholarships to new and returning adult women college students on an annual basis.

To organization raises funds through special events and contributions to provide scholarships to new and returning adult women college students on an annual basis.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization holds various fundraising events throughout the year to raise funds to provide scholarships to new and returning adult women college students. The student must reside in Dane County, Wisconsin, be planning or have begun to continue their education in a four-year, two-year, or adult education extension curriculum or technical or vocational program in Wisconsin. Online coursework must be done through an accredited licensed institution with a physical presence in Wisconsin. The student must be pursuing higher education in preparation for a professional, business, or entrepreneurial career. The student must have a record of academic performance balanced with community involvement, outside interests, and experiences. Finally, the student must demonstrate financial need. A total of four scholarships to four students were awarded during the year ended June 30, 2022, and ranged in amount from $1,000 to $3,500. No revenue is derived from this activity.$7,500$26,053
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Carrie Waters SchmidtPresident-$0--
Chassidy ComellaPresident Elect-$0--
Lori Huston-DingaPast President-$0--
Cora DecorahTreasurer-$0--
Sarah RippSecretary-$0--
Ngina AliDirector-$0--
Tasha McKenzieDirector-$0--
Shyla GorhamDirector-$0--
Jennifer Ridley-HandonDirector-$0--
Lisa SpadoniDirector-$0--
Sarah BarnesDirector-$0--
Kim BurlageDirector-$0--
Samantha NelsonDirector-$0--
Eva SmithDirector-$0--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part VI, Line 49

“Business Forum Foundation has a joint board of directors with Business Forum Inc, a 501(c)(6) organization, and shares supplies, mailing lists, software subscriptions, etc. with the organization. Business Forum Inc pays for shared annual subscriptions, such as software usage and PO Box renewal, and Business Forum Foundation reimburses it for its portion of such expenses. Additionally, Business Forum Inc initially collects funds for event registrations on behalf of Business Forum Foundation and then transfers all of such funds to Business Forum Foundation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Business Forum Foundation
EIN
39-1646203
Phone
6088381019
Address
PO Box 8532, Madison, WI 53708

Signing Officer

Name
Cora Decorah
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6086162906
Signed
2022-11-15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

“This includes grants awarded in 2021.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“This includes meeting, telephone, website, credit card processing fees, and miscellaneous expenses.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“This includes accounts receivable and prepaid expenses.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

“This includes community investment payable and credit card balance.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Business Forum Foundation has a joint board of directors with Business Forum Inc, a 501(c)(6) organization, and shares supplies, mailing lists, software subscriptions, etc. with the organization. Business Forum Inc pays for shared annual subscriptions, such as software usage and PO Box renewal, and Business Forum Foundation reimburses it for its portion of such expenses. Additionally, Business Forum Inc initially collects funds for event registrations on behalf of Business Forum Foundation and then transfers all of such funds to Business Forum Foundation.
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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$93,849
Liabilities
$12,810
Net assets
$81,039
Revenue
$24,995
Expenses
$24,518
Net income
$477
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.13$0.81$0.29$0.27$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.11$0.79$0.23$0.29$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.13$0.81$0.25$0.25$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.07$0.81$0.38$0.25$0.13
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.31$0.21$0.35$0.14
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.99$0.31$0.26$0.44$0.18
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.13$0.22$0.25$0.32$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.13$0.17$0.32$0.26$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.07$0.15$0.92$0.32$0.23$0.08
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.98$0.14$0.84$0.33$0.22$0.11
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$0.13$0.73$0.28$0.20$0.08
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.73$0.13$0.60$0.30$0.19$0.10