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Forge Financing Ozark Rural Growth and Economy

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 71-0674001

Oct 01, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020 • Filed on May 28, 2021

PO Box 1138Huntsville, AR 72740-1138

(479) 738-1585

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.68x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

3.99x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

90th percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

21st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 21% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

67th percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$9,139,095

Up $1,133,776 (+14%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$2,936,352

Up $723,888 (+33%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$6,202,743

Up $409,888 (+7.1%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$1,553,352

Up $168,443 (+12%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$821,269

Up $109,267 (+15%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$732,083

Up $59,176 (+8.8%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,013,038Liabilities 2011: $1,589,580Net Assets 2011: $423,4582011Assets 2012: $2,392,449Liabilities 2012: $1,927,539Net Assets 2012: $464,9102012Assets 2013: $3,519,251Liabilities 2013: $2,496,859Net Assets 2013: $1,022,3922013Assets 2014: $4,283,906Liabilities 2014: $3,235,923Net Assets 2014: $1,047,9832014Assets 2015: $4,576,488Liabilities 2015: $3,451,865Net Assets 2015: $1,124,6232015Assets 2016: $5,421,157Liabilities 2016: $3,998,280Net Assets 2016: $1,422,8772016Assets 2017: $6,880,152Liabilities 2017: $5,410,337Net Assets 2017: $1,469,8152017Assets 2018: $7,211,168Liabilities 2018: $5,555,272Net Assets 2018: $1,655,8962018Assets 2019: $8,005,319Liabilities 2019: $5,792,855Net Assets 2019: $2,212,4642019Assets 2020: $9,139,095Liabilities 2020: $6,202,743Net Assets 2020: $2,936,3522020Assets 2021: $10,015,357Liabilities 2021: $5,942,470Net Assets 2021: $4,072,8872021Assets 2022: $11,064,924Liabilities 2022: $6,654,515Net Assets 2022: $4,410,4092022Assets 2023: $12,877,023Liabilities 2023: $8,370,976Net Assets 2023: $4,506,0472023Assets 2024: $11,375,673Liabilities 2024: $7,719,131Net Assets 2024: $3,656,5422024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$9,139,095
Liabilities$6,202,743
Net Assets$2,936,352

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $286,738Expenses 2011: $172,485Net Income 2011: $114,2532011Revenue 2012: $237,597Expenses 2012: $196,145Net Income 2012: $41,4522012Revenue 2013: $815,627Expenses 2013: $258,145Net Income 2013: $557,4822013Revenue 2014: $309,648Expenses 2014: $284,057Net Income 2014: $25,5912014Revenue 2015: $354,074Expenses 2015: $277,434Net Income 2015: $76,6402015Revenue 2016: $611,920Expenses 2016: $313,656Net Income 2016: $298,2642016Revenue 2017: $470,924Expenses 2017: $423,986Net Income 2017: $46,9382017Revenue 2018: $579,068Expenses 2018: $392,987Net Income 2018: $186,0812018Revenue 2019: $1,384,909Expenses 2019: $712,002Net Income 2019: $672,9072019Revenue 2020: $1,553,352Expenses 2020: $821,269Net Income 2020: $732,0832020Revenue 2021: $2,246,755Expenses 2021: $1,110,220Net Income 2021: $1,136,5352021Revenue 2022: $1,965,897Expenses 2022: $1,628,375Net Income 2022: $337,5222022Revenue 2023: $2,241,893Expenses 2023: $2,146,255Net Income 2023: $95,6382023Revenue 2024: $1,468,312Expenses 2024: $2,289,190Net Income 2024: -$820,8782024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,553,352
Expenses$821,269
Net Income$732,083
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
Signed
May 28, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,553,352
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To assist in long term economic growth and revitalization of rural communities and farm related enterprises in the ozark region of arkansas, missouri, oklahoma, and louisiana.

To assist in long term economic growth and revitalization of rural communities and farm related enterprises in the ozark region of arkansas, missouri, and oklahoma.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$5,976,497$6,036,102▲ $59,605
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,664,836$2,186,785▲ $521,949
Pledges and Grants Receivable$86,405$646,765▲ $560,360
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$251,379$242,708▼ $8,671
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,202$9,709▲ $7,507
Total Assets$8,005,319$9,139,095▲ $1,133,776
Other Assets Total$24,000$17,026▼ $6,974
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$4,855,292$5,070,762▲ $215,470
Other Liabilities$900,828$1,012,329▲ $111,501
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$73,912-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$36,735$45,740▲ $9,005
Total Liabilities$5,792,855$6,202,743▲ $409,888
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,717,952$1,833,760▲ $115,808
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$494,512$1,102,592▲ $608,080
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,212,464$2,936,352▲ $723,888
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,005,319$9,139,095▲ $1,133,776

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$179,530$17,666$197,196
Land$55,000-$55,000
Equipment$8,178$22,432$30,610
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James MorganPresident
Greg ModicaDirector
Herb CulverDirector
Jessica FrittsSecretary/tr
Mary SanchezVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,132,668
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$388,654
Other Revenue
$32,030
All Other Contributions
$175,000
Change in Net Assets
$732,083

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,553,352
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,553,352
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,553,352
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$432,985
Other Expenses$388,284
Total Fundraising Expense$29,914
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$251,534$67,825$21,472$340,831
Other Employee Benefits$46,953$12,661$4,008$63,622
Interest$48,395--$48,395
Payroll Taxes$21,056$5,678$1,798$28,532
Information Technology$17,650$4,759$1,507$23,916
Fees for Services Other-$22,646-$22,646
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,338-$21,338
Depreciation Depletion-$8,672-$8,672
Office Expenses$6,309$1,701$539$8,549
Insurance-$8,268-$8,268
Occupancy$5,652$1,525$484$7,661
All Other Expenses-$5,544-$5,544
Travel-$5,111-$5,111
Other Expenses$13,803$4,761$106$4,761
Advertising$1,705--$1,705
Total Functional Expenses$620,534$170,821$29,914$821,269

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$821,269
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$821,269
Total Expenses per Form 990$821,269
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Herbert Culver IiiTrusteeDebt Service PaymentNo-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Investor Deposits$1,012,329
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

MEMBERS

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

YES, MEMBERS

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

YES

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Complete copy of form 990 and all schedules were emailed to board members prior to filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The forge board and staff actively monitor possible conflicts of interest. As stated in the forge by-laws and personnel policy manual, it is the responsibility of staff members and board members to divulge any financial interest that they may have in the loan approval or investor acceptance process. Possible conflicts of interest are discussed at the quarterly forge board of trustee meetings when the forge board of trustees reviews and approves all new loans, reiviews the loan portfolio, internal financial reports, and examines loan committee reports.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forge Inc
EIN
71-0674001
Phone
4797381585
Address
PO BOX 1138, HUNTSVILLE, AR 72740-1138

Signing Officer

Name
James Morgan
Title
President
Phone
4797381585
Signed
2021-05-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Morgan
Formed
1988
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Przybysz & Associates Cpas Pc
Address
4200 JENNY LIND RD STE B, FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Preparer
Marc Lux CPA
Phone
4796490888
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

Provided loans to small businesses and agricultural enterprises in accordance with the exempt function and mission of the organization: provided educational assistance and training to small businesses and agricultural enterprises in accordance with the exempt function and mission of the organization.forge closed 88 loans valued at 1,754,895 and was recognized as the arkansas microlender of the year. 37 loans were to minority entrepreneurs, 35 loans were to women, 12 loans were to veterans, and 49 loans were to low-income borrowers. 47 loans were in rural census tracts and 41 loans were in urban census tracts. The forge loan portfolio consists of 341 individual loans valued at 6,133,714. Forge provided 2,357 hours of technical assistance and training to 1226 prospective borrowers during the year. Forge provided 2892 hours of technical assistance and training to 253 active borrowers during the year.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

ROUNDING -2

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 4B

Interest expense 0 provision for loan losses 0

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 4B

Interest expense 0 provision for loan losses 0

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.4$7.72$3.66$1.47$2.29$0.82
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.9$8.37$4.51$2.24$2.15$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.1$6.65$4.41$1.97$1.63$0.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.0$5.94$4.07$2.25$1.11$1.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.14$6.20$2.94$1.55$0.82$0.73
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.01$5.79$2.21$1.38$0.71$0.67
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.21$5.56$1.66$0.58$0.39$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.88$5.41$1.47$0.47$0.42$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.42$4.00$1.42$0.61$0.31$0.30
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.58$3.45$1.12$0.35$0.28$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.28$3.24$1.05$0.31$0.28$0.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.52$2.50$1.02$0.82$0.26$0.56
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.39$1.93$0.46$0.24$0.20$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.01$1.59$0.42$0.29$0.17$0.11