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Forging Nevada Country Forward
EIN 45-3082495 • 501(c)3 • Smartsville, CA
Profile
Our organization is dedicated to bolstering arts education vocational training and creative skill development for the residents and youth of Nevada County. Through strategic community partnerships hands-on workshops and career training programs we aim to foster self-sufficiency and promote creative expression among our participants. These initiatives empower individuals to explore their artistic talents acquire valuable skills and pursue fulfilling career paths in the arts and creative industries.
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
19th percentile
Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
27th percentile
Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
79th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$84,658
Down $36,882 (-30%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$84,658
Down $36,882 (-30%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$121,994
Up $30,379 (+33%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$158,875
Up $130,097 (+452%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$36,881
Down $99,718 (-159%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $84,658
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $84,658
- Revenue
- $121,994
- Expenses
- $158,875
- Net income
- -$36,881
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Oct 31, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $122,816
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Nonprofit providing resources and opportunities for community development through supporting workforce development programs workshops classes mentorship and events to empower individuals in skills creativity and personal growth. Our goal is to create a supportive environment for learning and self-expression to positively impact lives.
Our organization is dedicated to bolstering arts education vocational training and creative skill development for the residents and youth of Nevada County. Through strategic community partnerships hands-on workshops and career training programs we aim to foster self-sufficiency and promote creative expression among our participants. These initiatives empower individuals to explore their artistic talents acquire valuable skills and pursue fulfilling career paths in the arts and creative industries.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabrication Vocational Training Program: Provided a free 12-week metal fabrication training program for qualifying Nevada County residents. The program supported 16 participants in 2024 offering instruction in welding metal fabrication skills CNC machining and CAD CAM to build workforce skills and prepare participants for employment in the trades. | $0 | $135,339 |
| Youth Art Education: Camp Scholarships Awarded 3 scholarships for youth to attend a week-long summer arts camp giving students the opportunity to explore multiple creative disciplines in a hands-on supportive environment. Provided Tools equipment and safety gear to support Youth Arts Programs. | $0 | $11,999 |
| Community Outreach through various program support: Provided support to various community programs including Family Craft Days Hearts for Hospitals Beads of Courage and the Mud + Glory community event encouraging creative engagement connection and well-being across all ages. | $0 | $1,724 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Grant | Board Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Linda Lansky | Board Treasurer 2024 | - | $0 | - | - |
| Anna Urias | Board President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Jeffrey Carver | Board Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Tammy Baxter | Board Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Gus Tolley | Board Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Nancy Maldonado | Board Treasurer 2025 | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Forging Nevada Country Forward
- EIN
- 45-3082495
- Address
- 8574 RIVERVIEW TER, SMARTSVILLE, CA 95977
Signing Officer
- Name
- Nancy Maldonado
- Title
- Board Treasurer 2025
- Phone
- 5304462777
- Signed
- 2025-10-31
- Discuss with paid preparer
- No
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, line 16
“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Community Outreach: Materials and Supplies to make Beads to Donate to "Beads of Courage", $280.00| Community Outreach: Family Craft Days - Supplied materials and facilitator fees for four family craft day events serving 50 children and parents in Nevada County., $469.00| Community Outreach: Hearts for Hospitals - supplied materials to make glass hearts for Hospitals program serving Nevada County Local Hospital patients, $280.00| Supplied fees for 3 scholarships for youth summer art camps at The Curious Forge Arts Center in Nevada County., $625.00| Metal Fabrication Career Training Program Free for 16 low-income qualifying Nevada County Residents. Program space rental materials facilitator and administrative fees Equipment repairs and maintenance., $135339.00| Liability Insurance, $9270.00| Licenses and Permits, $178.00| Website Service Fee, $324.00| Office Expenses, $42.00| Youth Program Tools and Equipment to support Arts education for Nevada County Youth through Afterschool and Summer Camp Arts Programs., $11374.00| Mud & Glory Community Outreach Event Support, $694.00|”
Part II, line 24
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