Civic Intelligence

Forge Initiative Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-3475071

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

Organization Profiletheforge.org
20260 W 114th TerrOlathe, KS 66061

(402) 708-8050

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

13th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$24,833

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-53%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

-0.7%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Down

$54,334

Down $61,667 (-53%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$48,741

Down $67,260 (-58%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$5,593

Up $5,593 from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$184,104

Down $1,386 (-0.7%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$251,364

Up $171,875 (+216%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$67,260

Down $173,261 (-163%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$54,334
Liabilities$5,593
Net Assets$48,741
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$184,104
Expenses$251,364
Net Income-$67,260
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$184,104
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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Counseling: Counseled 37 men for over 500 hours. Helped these men overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, and other ailments that necessarily limit their ability to be leaders in their homes.-$51,250
Groups and Events: Hosted weekly meetups for 4 groups as well as 3 major events helping over 300 men make friendships and connections with other men in the community. Events were led by trained individuals or counselors helping men meet face-to-face to work through their problems and concerns. Such groups and events provided support and perspective to individuals struggling on their own.-$30,781
Leader Equipping, Training, and Mentoring: Developed a 100-page, 7-session leadership training manual to train men in biblical counseling principles and group facilitation techniques. Trained 50 men upon completion over the course of 9 sessions in order to help them hone their leadership skills. Mentored 10 leaders on a weekly basis to help them improve their counseling skills, listening to the difficulties they face and encouraging them as they put biblical counseling skills into practice.-$28,611
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John BlackburnDirectorPT$24,833-$24,833
Jeremy GilesDirector-$7,919-$7,919
Jeff BrabecExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Jonathan CrabtreeChairman-$0--
Steven KernSecretary-$0--
Brad HarveyTreasurer-$0--
Andrew CerraDirector-$0--
Monty MillerDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Forge Initiative
EIN
87-3475071
Phone
4027088050
Address
20260 W 114th Terr, Olathe, KS 66061

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Brabec
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Miller Management Systems LLC
Address
5921 NW Barry Rd Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64154
Preparer
Chris Miller
Phone
8163823050
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $46201”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $3912”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $3275”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $6874”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1210”

Other Expenses.1

“Event Costs $13956”

Other Expenses.3

“Group Expenses $179”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $5593”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$54,334
Liabilities
$5,593
Net assets
$48,741
Revenue
$184,104
Expenses
$251,364
Net income
-$67,260
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