Civic Intelligence

Law Forward Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 84-2803392

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization ProfileLAWFORWARD.ORG
222 West Washington Ave 250Madison, WI 53703

(608) 535-9808

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

93rd percentile

69%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$33,724

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

98th percentile

346%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

338%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,232,778

Up $2,508,060 (+346%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$3,028,519

Up $2,408,802 (+389%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$204,259

Up $99,258 (+95%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,510,129

Up $2,708,889 (+338%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,101,327

Up $919,804 (+507%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$2,408,802

Up $1,789,085 (+289%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2020: $724,718Liabilities 2020: $105,001Net Assets 2020: $619,7172020Assets 2021: $3,232,778Liabilities 2021: $204,259Net Assets 2021: $3,028,5192021Assets 2022: $3,750,437Liabilities 2022: $221,209Net Assets 2022: $3,529,2282022Assets 2023: $5,637,044Liabilities 2023: $196,728Net Assets 2023: $5,440,3162023Assets 2024: $5,731,329Liabilities 2024: $74,905Net Assets 2024: $5,656,4242024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,232,778
Liabilities$204,259
Net Assets$3,028,519
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2020: $801,240Expenses 2020: $181,523Net Income 2020: $619,7172020Revenue 2021: $3,510,129Expenses 2021: $1,101,327Net Income 2021: $2,408,8022021Revenue 2022: $2,156,726Expenses 2022: $1,659,059Net Income 2022: $497,6672022Revenue 2023: $3,877,175Expenses 2023: $2,035,692Net Income 2023: $1,841,4832023Revenue 2024: $2,261,899Expenses 2024: $2,132,071Net Income 2024: $129,8282024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,510,129
Expenses$1,101,327
Net Income$2,408,802
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$3,510,129
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve fundamental democratic principles, revive wisconsin's traditional commitment to clean and open government, and promote a progressive vision through impact litigation, administrative processes and public education.

To preserve fundamental democratic principles, revive wisconsin's commitment to clean and open government, and promote a progressive vision through impact litigation, administrative processes and public education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$659,738$2,471,629▲ $1,811,891
Pledges and Grants Receivable$47,500$747,976▲ $700,476
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$230$10,468▲ $10,238
Accounts Receivable$17,250$2,700▼ $14,550
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$5-
Total Assets$724,718$3,232,778▲ $2,508,060
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$105,001$204,259▲ $99,258
Total Liabilities$105,001$204,259▲ $99,258
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$619,717$2,293,043▲ $1,673,326
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$735,476▲ $735,476
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$619,717$3,028,519▲ $2,408,802
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$724,718$3,232,778▲ $2,508,060
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nicole SafarExecutive Director (from Sept 2021)FT$32,509$1,215$33,724

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff MandellPresident
Andrew DischDirector
Christine Bremer MuggliDirector
John MillerDirector
Judy ZiewaczSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,310,684
Program Service Revenue
$199,090
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$355
All Other Contributions
$3,310,684
Change in Net Assets
$2,408,802

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,510,129
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,510,129
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,510,129
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$923,555
Total Fundraising Expense$198,549
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$175,772
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$443,201$116-$443,317
Fees for Services Other$104,984$25,500$118,629$249,113
Other Salaries and Wages$91,832$29,853$1,033$122,718
Advertising$24,807-$57,882$82,689
Fees for Services Management-$45,000-$45,000
Office Expenses$23,382$13,041$4,012$40,435
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$11,466$11,129$11,129$33,724
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,933-$19,933
Insurance$10,336$4,070$1,171$15,577
Occupancy$8,805$3,467$997$13,269
Payroll Taxes$8,204$3,231$929$12,364
All Other Expenses$4,384$2,101$497$6,982
Other Employee Benefits$5,134$1,711$121$6,966
Information Technology$2,598$946$356$3,900
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,000--$2,000
Travel--$1,793$1,793
Conferences and Meetings$1,547--$1,547
Total Functional Expenses$742,680$160,098$198,549$1,101,327

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,101,327
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,101,327
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,101,327
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Annually all board members complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests that could give rise to conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The independent membership of the board of directors set the executive director's compensation by comparing it to public information about compensation in positions at similar organizations. The board approves compensation for the executive director with an official vote with discussions and results recorded in meeting minutes. The board reviews the executive director's performance and bases any changes in compensation on this review. This compensation approval process last took place at the time of the executive director's hiring in september 2021.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not made available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Law Forward Inc
EIN
84-2803392
Phone
6085359808
Address
222 WEST WASHINGTON AVE 250, MADISON, WI 53703

Signing Officer

Name
Nicole Safar
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6085359808
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicole Safar
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2921 LANDMARK PL STE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-4236
Preparer
Mike Hablewitz CPA
Phone
6082744020
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Expert witness fees: program service expenses 14,100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,100. Digital communications consultants: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 16,629. Total expenses 16,629. Legal expert and consultant fees: program service expenses 60,849. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 60,849. Organizational support: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,500. Public relations support: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 102,000. Total expenses 102,000. Community outreach consultants: program service expenses 30,035. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,035.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANNUALLY ALL BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SET THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BY COMPARING IT TO PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT COMPENSATION IN POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH AN OFFICIAL VOTE WITH DISCUSSIONS AND RESULTS RECORDED IN MEETING MINUTES. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE AND BASES ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION ON THIS REVIEW. THIS COMPENSATION APPROVAL PROCESS LAST TOOK PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S HIRING IN SEPTEMBER 2021.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,232,778
Liabilities
$204,259
Net assets
$3,028,519
Revenue
$3,510,129
Expenses
$1,101,327
Net income
$2,408,802
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.73$0.07$5.66$2.26$2.13$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.64$0.20$5.44$3.88$2.04$1.84
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.75$0.22$3.53$2.16$1.66$0.50
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.23$0.20$3.03$3.51$1.10$2.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.11$0.62$0.80$0.18$0.62