Civic Intelligence

Forward Arts Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 45-3709820

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Nov 14, 2019

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

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

64th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

79th percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-60%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$33,056

Up $8,375 (+34%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$33,056

Up $8,701 (+36%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $326 (-100%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Down

$82,733

Down $125,960 (-60%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$74,032

Down $144,932 (-66%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$8,701

Up $18,972 (+185%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th 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

2019

Assets$33,056
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$33,056
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th 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

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$82,733
Expenses$74,032
Net Income$8,701
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Nov 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$82,733
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.$32,343-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Theodore W JonesDirector-$0--
Kristy KeyPresident-$0--
Betsy IrvineTreasurer-$0--
Lauren Michaud KnottsSecretary-$0--
Kevin McQuarnDirector-$0--
Shelley HarrisonDirector-$0--
Donney RoseArtistic DirectorFT$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
Kristy Key
Title
President
Signed
2019-11-14
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.1005

“Travel $1352”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $674”

Other Expenses.1

“Other $1120”

Other Expenses.2

“Subscriptions $547”

Other Expenses.3

“Refreshments/Meals $535”

Other Expenses.4

“Supplies $331”

Other Expenses.5

“Telephone $125”

Other Assets.1011

“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1010”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $326 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$33,056
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$33,056
Revenue
$82,733
Expenses
$74,032
Net income
$8,701
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