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Law Forward Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-2803392

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

Organization ProfileLAWFORWARD.ORG

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222 West Washington Ave 250Madison, WI 53703

(608) 285-2485

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

90th percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$138,294

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

90th percentile

50%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

80%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Up

$5,637,044

Up $1,886,607 (+50%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$5,440,316

Up $1,911,088 (+54%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$196,728

Down $24,481 (-11%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,877,175

Up $1,720,449 (+80%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,035,692

Up $376,633 (+23%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,841,483

Up $1,343,816 (+270%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th 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

2023

Assets$5,637,044
Liabilities$196,728
Net Assets$5,440,316
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th 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

2023

Revenue$3,877,175
Expenses$2,035,692
Net Income$1,841,483
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$3,877,175
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 traditional commitment to clean and open government, and promote a progressive vision through impact litigation, administrative process, and public education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,147,783$3,004,357▲ $856,574
Pledges and Grants Receivable$443,921$1,476,284▲ $1,032,363
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$935,123$808,717▼ $126,406
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5$254,214▲ $254,209
Investments Other Securities$61,333$18,972▼ $42,361
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,222$8,493▼ $4,729
Accounts Receivable$6,600$0▼ $6,600
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,484$2,901▼ $1,583
Total Assets$3,750,437$5,637,044▲ $1,886,607
Other Assets Total$137,966$63,106▼ $74,860
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$59,903$113,094▲ $53,191
Other Liabilities$161,306$83,634▼ $77,672
Total Liabilities$221,209$196,728▼ $24,481
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,011,728$3,936,884▲ $925,156
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$517,500$1,503,432▲ $985,932
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,529,228$5,440,316▲ $1,911,088
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,750,437$5,637,044▲ $1,886,607

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,901$1,849$4,750
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Daniel LenzStaff CounselFT$125,495$12,799$138,294
Nicole SafarExecutive DirectorFT$125,029$7,896$132,925
Scott ThompsonStaff CounselFT$108,184$6,138$114,322

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff MandellPresident
Andrew DischDirector
Christine Bremer MuggliDirector
John MillerDirector
Sarah GodlewskiDirector
Judy ZiewaczSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Stafford Rosenbaum LLPLegal Counsel222 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE SUITE 9, Madison, WI 53703$394,128
Center For Applied Research INCStrategic Planning1700 MARKET STREET SUITE 2140, Philadelphia, PA 19103$169,200
G StrategiesFundraising StrategyPO BOX 247, Milwaukee, WI 53201$150,000
Wilson CommunicationsDevelop Communications Strategies2989 SAHARA CIRCLE, Fitchburg, WI 53711$102,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,818,797
Program Service Revenue
$800
Investment Income
$56,151
Other Revenue
$1,427
All Other Contributions
$3,818,797
Change in Net Assets
$1,841,483

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,877,175
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$69,605
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,946,780
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,877,175
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,084,219
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$781,473
Total Fundraising Expense$303,074
Professional Fundraising Fees$150,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$563,623$1,457-$565,080
Other Salaries and Wages$492,467$49,777$10,204$552,448
Advertising$180,602$24,819$17,182$222,603
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$150,000$150,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,195$43,864$43,866$132,925
Occupancy$73,661$11,757$7,042$92,460
Fees for Services Other--$63,299$63,299
Payroll Taxes$49,649$2,200$4,337$56,186
Other Employee Benefits$35,270$3,534$1,110$39,914
Insurance$27,997$4,469$2,676$35,142
Office Expenses$28,143$5,352$540$34,035
Fees for Services Accounting-$29,449-$29,449
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Information Technology$13,152$1,701$1,019$15,872
Travel$7,649-$1,799$9,448
Conferences and Meetings-$7,914-$7,914
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$7,334-$7,334
Depreciation Depletion-$1,583-$1,583
Total Functional Expenses$1,537,408$195,210$303,074$2,035,692

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,035,692
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,035,692
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,035,692
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
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$150,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$83,634
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 or other top management official's compensation by comparing it to public information about compensation in positions at similar organizations. The board approves compensation for the executive or other top management official with an official vote with discussions and results recorded in meeting minutes. The board reviews the executive director or other top management official'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. In 2024, the executive director position was eliminated. The new top management official's compensation was reviewed and approved at the time of his appointment in june 2024.”

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 made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Law Forward Inc
EIN
84-2803392
Phone
6082852485
Address
222 WEST WASHINGTON AVE 250, MADISON, WI 53703

Signing Officer

Name
Judy Ziewacz
Title
Secretary/treasurer
Phone
6082852485
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Judy Ziewacz
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
12
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2921 LANDMARK PL STE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-4236
Preparer
Mike Hablewitz CPA
Phone
6082744020
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IRS990/MissionDesc0TO PRESERVE FUNDAMENTAL DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, SUPPORT WISCONSIN'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN AND OPEN GOVERNMENT, AND PROMOTE A PROGRESSIVE VISION THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0LEGAL SERVICES INCOME
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE 2019 COLUMN REPRESENTS THE INITIAL SHORT YEAR FROM AUGUST 19, 2019 TO DECEMBER 31, 2019. THERE WAS NO ACTIVITY DURING THIS PERIOD.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY
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IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd00
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt01650000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0G STRATEGIES
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IRS990ScheduleG/PhoneSolicitationsInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0G. STRATEGIES IS COMPENSATED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VIA A CONTRACT WHICH PROVIDES FOR FIXED MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $12,500.
IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V)
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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 OR OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION BY COMPARING IT TO PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT COMPENSATION IN POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE OR OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL WITH AN OFFICIAL VOTE WITH DISCUSSIONS AND RESULTS RECORDED IN MEETING MINUTES. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'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. IN 2024, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION WAS ELIMINATED. THE NEW TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE TIME OF HIS APPOINTMENT IN JUNE 2024.
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 MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,637,044
Liabilities
$196,728
Net assets
$5,440,316
Revenue
$3,877,175
Expenses
$2,035,692
Net income
$1,841,483
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