Civic Intelligence

Forward Arts Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-3709820

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Jan 26, 2017

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

75th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

66th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$23,750

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

121%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

168%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$37,932

Up $20,775 (+121%) from 2015

Net Assets

$35,180

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Down

$2,752

Down $541 (-16%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$194,056

Up $121,534 (+168%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$172,740

Up $104,174 (+152%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$21,316

Up $17,360 (+439%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2016

Assets$37,932
Liabilities$2,752
Net Assets$35,180

Operations Trend

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

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$194,056
Expenses$172,740
Net Income$21,316
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Jan 26, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$194,056
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.$96,070-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Chancelier SkidmoreExecutive DirectorFT$23,750-$23,750
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
2017-01-26
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.1001

Advertising and Promotion $80

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $8861

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2334

Other Expenses.1

Supplies $6786

Other Expenses.2

Event cost $4049

Other Expenses.4

Staff development $1550

Other Expenses.5

Other $1152

Other Expenses.6

Subscriptions $1100

Other Expenses.7

Telephone $809

Other Expenses.9

Parking $32

Other Assets.1

Other assets - Beginning $0 Other assets - Ending $4307

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3293 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2752

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