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Forward Tn

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-3006560

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A
5016 Centennial Blvd Suite 200Nashville, TN 37209

(615) 914-2991

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

38th percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-4.8%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$67,093

Down $3,371 (-4.8%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$67,093

Down $3,371 (-4.8%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$280,108

Up $56,735 (+25%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$283,479

Up $93,151 (+49%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$3,371

Down $36,416 (-110%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2017: $31,698Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $36,790Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $36,7902018Assets 2019: $70,464Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $70,4642019Assets 2020: $67,093Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $67,0932020Assets 2021: $147,761Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $147,7612021Assets 2022: $210,643Liabilities 2022: $1,634Net Assets 2022: $209,0092022Assets 2023: $211,438Liabilities 2023: $1,660Net Assets 2023: $209,7782023Assets 2024: $52,698Liabilities 2024: $255Net Assets 2024: $52,4432024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$67,093
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$67,093
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $57,980Expenses 2017: $26,282Net Income 2017: $31,6982017Revenue 2018: $161,435Expenses 2018: $156,344Net Income 2018: $5,0912018Revenue 2019: $223,373Expenses 2019: $190,328Net Income 2019: $33,0452019Revenue 2020: $280,108Expenses 2020: $283,479Net Income 2020: -$3,3712020Revenue 2021: $314,740Expenses 2021: $234,072Net Income 2021: $80,6682021Revenue 2022: $488,281Expenses 2022: $427,053Net Income 2022: $61,2282022Revenue 2023: $502,542Expenses 2023: $501,773Net Income 2023: $7692023Revenue 2024: $358,450Expenses 2024: $515,785Net Income 2024: -$157,3352024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$280,108
Expenses$283,479
Net Income-$3,371
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$280,108
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Forwardtn is a non-profit project dedicated to elevating voices of forward-thinking tennesseans who want a balanced approach to government where policy affecting the wellbeing of people's lives is shaped by evidence and results, instead of extreme partisan ideology. Forwardtn's goal is to educate tennesseans about the negative effects extreme policies,certain elected leaders and organizations have on their quality of life through organizing,social media and action. Forwardtn provides issue and opinion research, shared message development, technical assistance and shared technology and resources to partner progressive advocacy groups. We monitor the statewide political landscape, identifying extreme legislative actions and other policy changes that could affect your life. We tell you about them quickly and let you know what you can do about them. We are determined to see tennessee be a great place to work, live and raise a family. To that end, forward tn raises the visibility of issues

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$70,464$67,093▼ $3,371
Total Assets$70,464$67,093▼ $3,371
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$70,464$67,093▼ $3,371
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$70,464$67,093▼ $3,371
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$70,464$67,093▼ $3,371
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Justin WilkinsPresident
Natasha DeaneBoard Member
Lenda SherrellSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$280,108
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$280,108
Change in Net Assets
$-3,371
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$263,479
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$90,000--$90,000
Office Expenses$48,443--$48,443
Advertising$33,188--$33,188
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Fees for Services Legal$4,414--$4,414
Travel$2,303--$2,303
Other Expenses$1,261--$1,261
Total Functional Expenses$283,479$0$0$283,479
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Civic TnNashville, TN501c3Voter Contact$15,000
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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

“Form 990 reviewed and approved by full board prior to filing.”

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

“Conflict of interest is examined each through discussions and disclosures.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available to public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forward Tn
EIN
82-3006560
Phone
6159142991
Address
5016 CENTENNIAL BLVD SUITE 200, NASHVILLE, TN 37209

Signing Officer

Name
Justin Wilkins
Title
President
Phone
6152942991
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Justin Wilkins
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
8,000

Preparer

Firm
Craine Thompson & Jones Pc
Address
225 W FIRST NORTH ST, MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
Preparer
Roy J Byrd Ea
Phone
4235867650
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Forwardtn is a non-profit project dedicated to elevating voices of forward-thinking tennesseans who want a balanced approach to government where policy affecting the wellbeing of people's lives is shaped by evidence and results, instead of extreme partisan ideology. Forwardtn's goal is to educate tennesseans about the negative effects extreme policies,certain elected leaders and organizations have on their quality of life through organizing,social media and action. Forwardtn provides issue and opinion research, shared message development, technical assistance and shared technology and resources to partner progressive advocacy groups. We monitor the statewide political landscape, identifying extreme legislative actions and other policy changes that could affect your life. We tell you about them quickly and let you know what you can do about them. We are determined to see tennessee be a great place to work, live and raise a family. To that end, forward tn raises the visibility of issues that affect the quality of life in our state. Mission statement forward tennessee promotes public policies which make tennessee a fairer, healthier, more equitable state by advocating solutions to critical community challenges.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$67,093
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$67,093
Revenue
$280,108
Expenses
$283,479
Net income
-$3,371
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.52$3.58$5.16$1.57
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$0.02$2.10$5.03$5.02$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$0.02$2.09$4.88$4.27$0.61
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.00$1.48$3.15$2.34$0.81
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.67$2.80$2.83$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.70$2.23$1.90$0.33
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$1.61$1.56$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.58$0.26$0.32