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Forward Arkansas

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-3130391

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 27, 2022

Organization ProfileFORWARDARKANSAS.ORG
1400 W Markham Street Suite 302Little Rock, AR 72201

(501) 244-0000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

87th percentile

51%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$203,623

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

98th percentile

402%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

156%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,159,962

Up $2,531,096 (+402%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,482,498

Up $2,009,665 (+425%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$677,464

Up $521,431 (+334%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,931,852

Up $2,397,682 (+156%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,922,187

Up $824,515 (+75%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$2,009,665

Up $1,573,167 (+360%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2016: $82,474Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $82,4742016Assets 2017: $660,120Liabilities 2017: $669,287Net Assets 2017: -$9,1672017Assets 2018: $516,087Liabilities 2018: $233,811Net Assets 2018: $282,2762018Assets 2019: $167,508Liabilities 2019: $131,173Net Assets 2019: $36,3352019Assets 2020: $628,866Liabilities 2020: $156,033Net Assets 2020: $472,8332020Assets 2021: $3,159,962Liabilities 2021: $677,464Net Assets 2021: $2,482,4982021Assets 2022: $2,442,347Liabilities 2022: $84,089Net Assets 2022: $2,358,2582022Assets 2023: $2,341,837Liabilities 2023: $892,368Net Assets 2023: $1,449,4692023Assets 2024: $2,338,817Liabilities 2024: $1,126,222Net Assets 2024: $1,212,5952024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,159,962
Liabilities$677,464
Net Assets$2,482,498
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $82,500Expenses 2016: $26Net Income 2016: $82,4742016Revenue 2017: $1,033,105Expenses 2017: $1,387,769Net Income 2017: -$354,6642017Revenue 2018: $1,320,000Expenses 2018: $1,576,387Net Income 2018: -$256,3872018Revenue 2019: $1,119,000Expenses 2019: $1,364,941Net Income 2019: -$245,9412019Revenue 2020: $1,534,170Expenses 2020: $1,097,672Net Income 2020: $436,4982020Revenue 2021: $3,931,852Expenses 2021: $1,922,187Net Income 2021: $2,009,6652021Revenue 2022: $3,205,592Expenses 2022: $3,329,832Net Income 2022: -$124,2402022Revenue 2023: $3,018,954Expenses 2023: $3,927,743Net Income 2023: -$908,7892023Revenue 2024: $2,987,348Expenses 2024: $3,224,222Net Income 2024: -$236,8742024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,931,852
Expenses$1,922,187
Net Income$2,009,665
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 27, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$3,931,852
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Forward arkansas is a public-private partnership established by the arkansas state board of education, the walton family foundation, and the winthrop rockefeller foundation to increase equity and achieve increases in student achievement and economic prosperity for arkansas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$571,228$2,534,525▲ $1,963,297
Accounts Receivable$50,000$600,351▲ $550,351
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,676$18,806▲ $17,130
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,378$6,280▲ $2,902
Total Assets$628,866$3,159,962▲ $2,531,096
Other Assets Total$2,584--
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$604,204-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$156,033$73,260▼ $82,773
Total Liabilities$156,033$677,464▲ $521,431
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$472,833$2,482,498▲ $2,009,665
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$472,833$2,482,498▲ $2,009,665
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$628,866$3,159,962▲ $2,531,096

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$6,280$3,253$9,533
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ben KutyloExecutive DiFT$185,112$18,511$203,623
Ben KutyloExecutive Director-$185,112$18,511$203,623

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vicki SaviersChair
Phillip BaldwinVice Chair
Darrin WilliamsTrustee
Kathy SmithTrustee
Rick NealTrustee
Shaneil YarbroughTrustee
Sherece West-scantleburyTrustee
Tequilla BrownieTrustee
Jerry JonesSecretary/tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,931,852
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,931,852
Change in Net Assets
$2,009,665
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,834,579
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$87,608
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,405,394--$1,405,394
Fees for Services Management$180,881$90,392-$271,273
Other Salaries and Wages-$87,608-$87,608
Advertising$84,745--$84,745
Occupancy$23,903$5,976-$29,879
Conferences and Meetings$12,669$2,727-$15,396
Office Expenses-$13,545-$13,545
Travel$13,361--$13,361
Depreciation Depletion-$986-$986
Total Functional Expenses$1,720,953$201,234$0$1,922,187
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The tax return is provided to management and the board of directors for review prior to filing.”

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

“The policy was approved by the board of directors on 10/14/16 and is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for officers, key employees, or contractors is voted and agreed upon by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Compensation for officers, key employees, or contractors is voted and agreed upon by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are maintained in the office and are available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forward Arkansas
EIN
81-3130391
Phone
5012440000
Address
1400 W MARKHAM STREET SUITE 302, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

Signing Officer

Name
Ben Kutylo
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5012440000
Signed
2022-10-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ben Kutylo
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Rasco Winter Thomas Group
Address
400 W CAPITOL AVE STE 1624, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-4805
Preparer
J Alan Abston CPA
Phone
5013758500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Forward arkansas is a public-private partnership established by the arkansas state board of education, the walton family foundation, and the winthrop rockefeller foundation to increase equity and achieve increases in student achievement and economic prosperity for arkansas.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program event costs 833,080 0 0 evaluation & quality 75,263 0 0 delta initiatives 83,998 0 0 policy advancements 127,059 0 0 research and development 285,994 0 0 total 1,405,394 0 0”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,159,962
Liabilities
$677,464
Net assets
$2,482,498
Revenue
$3,931,852
Expenses
$1,922,187
Net income
$2,009,665
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.34$1.13$1.21$2.99$3.22$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.89$1.45$3.02$3.93$0.91
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.08$2.36$3.21$3.33$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.16$0.68$2.48$3.93$1.92$2.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.16$0.47$1.53$1.10$0.44
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.13$0.04$1.12$1.36$0.25
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.23$0.28$1.32$1.58$0.26
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.67$0.01$1.03$1.39$0.35
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.08$0.00$0.08