Civic Intelligence

Forward Arts Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 45-3709820

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 15, 2015

Organization Profilewww.forwardarts.org
100 Lafayette StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 389-7226

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

57th percentile

6.5%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$17,500

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.9% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

90th percentile

92%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$9,908

Up $4,750 (+92%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$9,908

Up $4,750 (+92%) from 2013

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Up

$73,352

Up $21,523 (+42%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$68,602

Up $18,274 (+36%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$4,750

Up $3,249 (+216%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2012: $3,657Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $5,158Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $5,1582013Assets 2014: $9,908Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $9,9082014Assets 2015: $17,157Liabilities 2015: $3,2932015Assets 2016: $37,932Liabilities 2016: $2,752Net Assets 2016: $35,1802016Assets 2017: $39,415Liabilities 2017: $4,789Net Assets 2017: $34,6262017Assets 2018: $24,681Liabilities 2018: $326Net Assets 2018: $24,3552018Assets 2019: $33,056Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $33,0562019

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$9,908
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$9,908
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $48,374Expenses 2012: $45,044Net Income 2012: $3,3302012Revenue 2013: $51,829Expenses 2013: $50,328Net Income 2013: $1,5012013Revenue 2014: $73,352Expenses 2014: $68,602Net Income 2014: $4,7502014Revenue 2015: $72,522Expenses 2015: $68,566Net Income 2015: $3,9562015Revenue 2016: $194,056Expenses 2016: $172,740Net Income 2016: $21,3162016Revenue 2017: $167,544Expenses 2017: $168,098Net Income 2017: -$5542017Revenue 2018: $208,693Expenses 2018: $218,964Net Income 2018: -$10,2712018Revenue 2019: $82,733Expenses 2019: $74,032Net Income 2019: $8,7012019

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2014

Revenue$73,352
Expenses$68,602
Net Income$4,750
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 15, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$73,352
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Forward Arts is a multi-generational collective of youth, artists, and educators who are committed to providing learning opportunities in Southeastern Louisiana. We provide workshops, performance spaces, and professional development for young people and adults. Through critical engagement and creative practice we foster personal and social transformation.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Forward Arts, Inc. facilitates and coordinates spoken word poetry writing workshops, competition and slams, featured performances and panel discussions for youth and adults. Forward Arts reaches approximately 3,000 - 5,000 youth and adults annually.$21,623-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Chancelier SkidmoreExecutive Director-$17,500-$17,500
Donney RoseArtistic Director-$14,000-$14,000
Michael PhillipsDirector-$0--
Kristy LamatterySecretary-$0--
Sue WeinsteinPresident-$0--
Kali JohnsonDirector-$0--
Kevin McQuarnDirector-$0--
Shelley HarrisonDirector-$0--
Kenesha AntoineDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forward Arts Inc
EIN
45-3709820
Phone
2253897226
Address
100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Signing Officer

Name
Chancelier Skidmore
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2015-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Daigrepont & Brian APAC
Address
910 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Preparer
Michael B Loveless CPA
Phone
2259273760
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $4764”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $3254”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1500”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $2161”

Other Expenses.2

“Miscellaneous $253”

Other Expenses.3

“Subscriptions $243”

Other Expenses.4

“Other $142”

Other Expenses.5

“Telephone $60”

Other Expenses.6

“Staff Development $50”

Other Expenses.8

“Business Registration $15”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,908
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9,908
Revenue
$73,352
Expenses
$68,602
Net income
$4,750
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.83$0.74$0.09
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.24$2.09$2.19$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.05$0.35$1.68$1.68$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.03$0.35$1.94$1.73$0.21
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.03$0.73$0.69$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.73$0.69$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.52$0.50$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.48$0.45$0.03