Civic Intelligence

The Forge Initiative

EIN 87-3475071 • 501(c)3 • Leawood, KS

Profile

The Forge Initiative Inc. intends to create a social support structure for men by providing counseling and life coaching services and facilitating character- and relationship-building from a Christian-theistic perspective.

6550 Sprint Pkwy Ste 200Leawood, KS 66211

theforge.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

78th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

98th percentile

314%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

244%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$225,091

Up $170,757 (+314%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,714

Up $6,121 (+109%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$213,377

Up $164,636 (+338%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue51st percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Up

$633,191

Up $449,087 (+244%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$468,555

Up $217,191 (+86%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$164,636

Up $231,896 (+345%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $116,001Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $116,0012022Assets 2023: $54,334Liabilities 2023: $5,593Net Assets 2023: $48,7412023Assets 2024: $225,091Liabilities 2024: $11,714Net Assets 2024: $213,3772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$225,091
Liabilities$11,714
Net Assets$213,377
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $185,490Expenses 2022: $79,489Net Income 2022: $106,0012022Revenue 2023: $184,104Expenses 2023: $251,364Net Income 2023: -$67,2602023Revenue 2024: $633,191Expenses 2024: $468,555Net Income 2024: $164,6362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$633,191
Expenses$468,555
Net Income$164,636
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$225,091
Liabilities
$11,714
Net assets
$213,377
Revenue
$633,191
Expenses
$468,555
Net income
$164,636
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.25$0.12$2.13$6.33$4.69$1.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.06$0.49$1.84$2.51$0.67
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.00$1.16$1.85$0.79$1.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$633,191
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Forge Initiative Inc intends to create a social support structure for men by providing counseling and life coaching services and facilitating character- and relationship-building from a Christian-theistic perspective

The Forge Initiative Inc. intends to create a social support structure for men by providing counseling and life coaching services and facilitating character- and relationship-building from a Christian-theistic perspective.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$114,148-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$54,334$110,943▲ $56,609
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$54,334$225,091▲ $170,757
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,593$11,714▲ $6,121
Total Liabilities$5,593$11,714▲ $6,121
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$48,741$213,377▲ $164,636
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$48,741$213,377▲ $164,636
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$54,334$225,091▲ $170,757
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jonathan CrabtreeChairman
Andrew CerraDirector
Jeff BrabecExecutive Director
Steven KernSecretary
Robert MerrillTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$610,201
Program Service Revenue
$21,341
Investment Income
$1,649
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$610,201
Change in Net Assets
$164,636
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$339,880
Other Expenses$128,675
Total Fundraising Expense$94,103
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$79,908$102,142$59,385$241,435
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$46,761$4,964-$51,725
Advertising$11,719$15,068$6,697$33,484
Occupancy$31,448--$31,448
Payroll Taxes$6,877$12,321$4,952$24,150
Other Employee Benefits$5,417$11,804$5,349$22,570
Fees for Services Management$4,789$6,158$2,737$13,684
Other Expenses$8,318$1,782$1,314$9,632
Office Expenses-$3,618$3,815$7,433
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,364-$6,364
Information Technology$1,909$955$1,909$4,773
Conferences and Meetings$1,326$221$663$2,210
Total Functional Expenses$209,055$165,397$94,103$468,555
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
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

“A complete draft of the Form 990 was circulated to all board members for their review and approval, prior to filing, to ensure accuracy and transparency.”

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

“The organization maintains a written conflict of interest policy, which is signed annually by all directors, and any potential conflicts are disclosed and discussed during board meetings.”

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

“The Board of Directors reviewed and validated executive compensation using the Greater Kansas City Nonprofit Organizations & Associations Salary Survey Report published by the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. In determining appropriate salary levels, the board compared our executives? roles, responsibilities, organizational budget size, and scope of service with the report?s data for similar positions in peer nonprofits in the Kansas City area. After discussing the ranges presented in the survey and considering our organization?s financial capacity, performance expectations, and mission alignment, the board concluded that the proposed compensation was fair and competitive. The board then formally approved the executive salaries in a duly called meeting and documented this review and decision in the minutes, with the intent to use updated versions of the survey for ongoing periodic review of executive compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 8A - Meeting Documentation

“The organization maintained contemporaneous records of its activities by preparing and approving written minutes for each monthly board meeting. These minutes documented key discussions, decisions, and votes.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Forge Initiative
EIN
87-3475071
Phone
4027088050
Address
6550 Sprint Pkwy Ste 200, Leawood, KS 66211

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Brabec
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeffrey Brabec
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
6
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Miller Management Systems LLC
Address
5921 NW Barry Rd Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64154
Preparer
Chris Miller
Phone
8163823050
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A complete draft of the Form 990 was circulated to all board members for their review and approval, prior to filing, to ensure accuracy and transparency.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization maintains a written conflict of interest policy, which is signed annually by all directors, and any potential conflicts are disclosed and discussed during board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Directors reviewed and validated executive compensation using the Greater Kansas City Nonprofit Organizations & Associations Salary Survey Report published by the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. In determining appropriate salary levels, the board compared our executives? roles, responsibilities, organizational budget size, and scope of service with the report?s data for similar positions in peer nonprofits in the Kansas City area. After discussing the ranges presented in the survey and considering our organization?s financial capacity, performance expectations, and mission alignment, the board concluded that the proposed compensation was fair and competitive. The board then formally approved the executive salaries in a duly called meeting and documented this review and decision in the minutes, with the intent to use updated versions of the survey for ongoing periodic review of executive compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization maintained contemporaneous records of its activities by preparing and approving written minutes for each monthly board meeting. These minutes documented key discussions, decisions, and votes.
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