Civic Intelligence

Forward Arkansas

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-3130391

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 31, 2024

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

79th percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

11th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$225,934

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-4.1%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-5.8%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,341,837

Down $100,510 (-4.1%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,449,469

Down $908,789 (-39%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$892,368

Up $808,279 (+961%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,018,954

Down $186,638 (-5.8%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$3,927,743

Up $597,911 (+18%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$908,789

Down $784,549 (-631%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd 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

2023

Assets$2,341,837
Liabilities$892,368
Net Assets$1,449,469
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th 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

2023

Revenue$3,018,954
Expenses$3,927,743
Net Income-$908,789
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 31, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,018,954
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$1,062,882$1,202,071▲ $139,189
Accounts Receivable$1,372,038$1,133,229▼ $238,809
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,640$3,951▼ $1,689
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,787$2,586▲ $799
Total Assets$2,442,347$2,341,837▼ $100,510
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$84,089$892,368▲ $808,279
Total Liabilities$84,089$892,368▲ $808,279
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,587,038$1,391,317▼ $195,721
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$771,220$58,152▼ $713,068
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,358,258$1,449,469▼ $908,789
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,442,347$2,341,837▼ $100,510

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,951$6,667$10,618
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ben KutyloExecutive DiFT$194,771$31,163$225,934
Ben KutyloExecutive Director-$194,771$31,163$225,934
Courtney LincolnSenior DirecFT$109,399$17,504$126,903
Malachi NicholsDirector ofFT$107,591$17,214$124,805

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Phillip BaldwinChair
Shaneil Pj YarbroughVice Chair
Darrin WilliamsTrustee
Deborah FrazierTrustee
Jerry JonesTrustee
Mary Elizabeth EldridgeTrustee
Rick NealTrustee
Tequilla BrownieTrustee
Vicki SaviersTrustee
Anna StrongSecretary/tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,018,954
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,018,954
Change in Net Assets
$-908,789
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,779,689
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$148,054
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$2,772,187--$2,772,187
Fees for Services Management$561,988$137,396-$699,384
Advertising$205,141--$205,141
Other Salaries and Wages-$148,054-$148,054
Occupancy$34,154$6,026-$40,180
Travel$27,123--$27,123
Conferences and Meetings$19,855$2,238-$22,093
Office Expenses$8,565$3,327-$11,892
Depreciation Depletion-$1,689-$1,689
Total Functional Expenses$3,629,013$298,730$0$3,927,743
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
2024-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ben Kutylo
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Rasco Winter Thomas Group
Address
100 RIVER BLUFF DR STE 200, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202-2218
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 265,500 0 0 policy advancements 106,986 0 0 research and development 94,363 0 0 education/teacher improve. 2,305,338 0 0 total 2,772,187 0 0”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,341,837
Liabilities
$892,368
Net assets
$1,449,469
Revenue
$3,018,954
Expenses
$3,927,743
Net income
-$908,789
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