Civic Intelligence

Forward Tn

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-3006560

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

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

44th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

41st percentile

0.2%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

41st percentile

0.4%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

2.9%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$211,438

Up $795 (+0.4%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$209,778

Up $769 (+0.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,660

Up $26 (+1.6%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$502,542

Up $14,261 (+2.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$501,773

Up $74,720 (+17%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$769

Down $60,459 (-99%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2023

Assets$211,438
Liabilities$1,660
Net Assets$209,778

Operations Trend

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

2023

Revenue$502,542
Expenses$501,773
Net Income$769
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$502,542
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$210,643$205,958▼ $4,685
Total Assets$210,643$211,438▲ $795
Other Assets Total-$5,480-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,634$1,660▲ $26
Total Liabilities$1,634$1,660▲ $26
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$209,009$209,778▲ $769
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$209,009$209,778▲ $769
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$210,643$211,438▲ $795
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Natasha DeanePresident
Amy Gordon BonoBoard Member
David EichenthalBoard Member
Judy CummingsBoard Member
Justin WilkinsSecretary
Lenda SherrellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$502,542
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$502,542
Change in Net Assets
$769
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$386,237
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$113,536
Total Fundraising Expense$41,800
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$53,200$27,500$41,800$122,500
Other Salaries and Wages$107,855--$107,855
Advertising$69,774--$69,774
Information Technology$28,389--$28,389
Travel$10,987--$10,987
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,175-$6,175
Payroll Taxes$5,681--$5,681
Office Expenses$770$3,352-$4,122
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,000--$2,000
All Other Expenses-$300-$300
Other Expenses$1,017$263-$263
Total Functional Expenses$422,383$37,590$41,800$501,773
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal Taxes$1,660
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
Secretary
Phone
6152942991
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Justin Wilkins
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0

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.

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

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.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORWARDTN 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WE 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.
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