Civic Intelligence

La Forward Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-2728708

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

Organization Profilewww.laforward.institute
PO Box 25386Los Angeles, CA 90025

(323) 546-9476

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

60th percentile

8.9%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$56,372

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

68th percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

56%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$194,697

Up $24,194 (+14%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$194,185

Up $23,682 (+14%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$512

Up $512 from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$266,029

Up $95,526 (+56%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$242,347

Up $242,347 from 2022

Net Income

Down

$23,682

Down $146,821 (-86%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $170,503Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $170,5032022Assets 2023: $194,697Liabilities 2023: $512Net Assets 2023: $194,1852023Assets 2024: $339,094Liabilities 2024: $619Net Assets 2024: $338,4752024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$194,697
Liabilities$512
Net Assets$194,185
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2022: $170,503Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $170,5032022Revenue 2023: $266,029Expenses 2023: $242,347Net Income 2023: $23,6822023Revenue 2024: $604,050Expenses 2024: $472,249Net Income 2024: $131,8012024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$266,029
Expenses$242,347
Net Income$23,682
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$266,029
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The specific purpose of LA Forward Institute is to transform local communities into places that are fair and flourishing for everyone through education community organization and coalition-building.

Transform local communities into places that are fair and flourishing for everyone through education, community organization, and coalition-building.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$170,503$191,260▲ $20,757
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,437-
Total Assets$170,503$194,697▲ $24,194
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$512-
Total Liabilities$0$512▲ $512
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$170,503$159,185▼ $11,318
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$35,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$170,503$194,185▲ $23,682
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$170,503$194,697▲ $24,194
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David LevitusChief Executive OfficerDirecFT$47,173$9,199$56,372

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Otha ColeChairpersonDirector
Dinah StephensVice ChairDirector
Ishraq AliDirector
Johnanna BracyDirector
Michael YoungDirector
Scott EinbinderSecretaryDirector
Danielle CendejasTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$221,549
Program Service Revenue
$42,500
Investment Income
$1,980
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$221,549
Change in Net Assets
$23,682
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$192,008
Other Expenses$50,339
Total Fundraising Expense$13,465
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$105,629$5,043$3,089$113,761
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,436$4,284$6,652$56,372
Payroll Taxes$11,836$711$713$13,260
Other Expenses$9,194$175-$9,194
Other Employee Benefits$7,690$462$463$8,615
Conferences and Meetings$5,999-$2,228$8,227
Insurance-$5,051-$5,051
Office Expenses$4,009$241$242$4,492
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,751-$2,751
Occupancy$1,293$78$78$1,449
Total Functional Expenses$210,086$18,796$13,465$242,347
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
Yes
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
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Tax returns are provided to officers for review prior to filing.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Officer compensation was independently approved by board with reference to other similar nonprofit compensation.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Tax returns are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
LA Forward Institute
EIN
87-2728708
Address
PO Box 25386, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Signing Officer

Name
David Levitus
Title
CEO
Phone
3235469476
Signed
2024-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Levitus
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Beaver Legal Corporation
Address
2102 Business Center Dr Suite 130, Irvine, CA 92612
Preparer
Leilani R Beaver
Phone
9494415352
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part III response or note to any other line in Part III

“Program Accomplishments:Deepened our involvement in coalitions working on policy development and advocacy to bring independent redistricting and other reforms to LA City Council; Introduced the LA Climate Action Guide, which focuses on the current climate crisis and provides information and guidance on how people can get involved locally; Hosted the first set of nonpartisan LA City Council candidate forums of the 2024 cycle; Launched Report Forward as a platform dedicated to highlighting the work of movement groups and emerging economic, racial, and environmental justice policies. Report Forward is a monthly newsletter that shines a spotlight on policy proposals from LA Countys vibrant social justice groups. Each issue also tracks the real-world impact of these efforts.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Program Accomplishments:Deepened our involvement in coalitions working on policy development and advocacy to bring independent redistricting and other reforms to LA City Council; Introduced the LA Climate Action Guide, which focuses on the current climate crisis and provides information and guidance on how people can get involved locally; Hosted the first set of nonpartisan LA City Council candidate forums of the 2024 cycle; Launched Report Forward as a platform dedicated to highlighting the work of movement groups and emerging economic, racial, and environmental justice policies. Report Forward is a monthly newsletter that shines a spotlight on policy proposals from LA Countys vibrant social justice groups. Each issue also tracks the real-world impact of these efforts.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$194,697
Liabilities
$512
Net assets
$194,185
Revenue
$266,029
Expenses
$242,347
Net income
$23,682
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.39$0.01$3.38$6.04$4.72$1.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.01$1.94$2.66$2.42$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.00$1.71$1.71$0.00$1.71