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Tennessee Forward

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 47-1189229

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Sep 11, 2016

333 Commerce StreetNashville, TN 37201

(615) 255-5877

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.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

11th percentile

-29%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-98%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

46%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$1,792

Down $88,815 (-98%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$1,792

Down $88,815 (-98%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue

Up

$307,330

Up $97,330 (+46%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$396,145

Up $276,752 (+232%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$88,815

Down $179,422 (-198%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2014: $90,607Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $90,6072014Assets 2015: $1,792Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,7922015Assets 2016: $52Net Assets 2016: $522016Assets 2017: $2Net Assets 2017: $22017

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,792
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,792

Operations Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $210,000Expenses 2014: $119,393Net Income 2014: $90,6072014Revenue 2015: $307,330Expenses 2015: $396,145Net Income 2015: -$88,8152015Revenue 2016: $406Expenses 2016: $2,146Net Income 2016: -$1,7402016Expenses 2017: $502017

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$307,330
Expenses$396,145
Net Income-$88,815
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Sep 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$307,330
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advocate and support business friendly policy on the subjects of economic development, workforce readiness, education reform, and any other policy direction as identified by the Board of Directors.

The Coalition was formed to support and advocate for a plan to provide healthcare coverage for those Tennesseans who cannot afford to purchase such coverage.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$90,607$1,792▼ $88,815
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$90,607$1,792▼ $88,815
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$90,607$1,792▼ $88,815
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$90,607$1,792▼ $88,815
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$90,607$1,792▼ $88,815
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
-President
-Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$307,330
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$307,330
Change in Net Assets
$-88,815
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$396,145
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$365,295--$365,295
Office Expenses-$22,492-$22,492
Conferences and Meetings-$4,671-$4,671
Travel-$3,687-$3,687
Total Functional Expenses$365,295$30,850$0$396,145
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

Board has voting rights elected or appointed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

Members may review upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tennessee Forward
EIN
47-1189229
Phone
6152555877
Address
333 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201

Signing Officer

Name
Cassie Lynn
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6152555877
Signed
2016-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Howorth
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Dodd Drennan & Associates PLLC CPA's
Address
1204 16th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Preparer
Michael T Dodd
Phone
6153229600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Consulting: Program service expenses 365,295. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 365,295.

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