Civic Intelligence

The Forward Foundation

EIN 88-0808418 • 501(c)3 • Concord, NH

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The forward foundation was founded to increase the participation of working-age people in their granite state communities through public policy research, education, and leadership growth. Working-age people are vastly underrepresented as leaders in local elected office, community organizations, and state government in new hampshire. The forward foundation seeks to empower this population in their communities by identifying, educating, and supporting them so they will grow as leaders and participate more fully in our democracy.

PO Box 676Concord, NH 03302

www.forwardnh.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

39th percentile

-2.8%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k 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

42nd percentile

-7.1%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$249,296

Down $29,208 (-10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$35,841

Down $17,346 (-33%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$213,455

Down $11,862 (-5.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Up

$424,179

Up $399,148 (+1595%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$436,041

Up $403,915 (+1257%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$11,862

Down $4,767 (-67%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $288,557Liabilities 2022: $56,145Net Assets 2022: $232,4122022Assets 2023: $278,504Liabilities 2023: $53,187Net Assets 2023: $225,3172023Assets 2024: $249,296Liabilities 2024: $35,841Net Assets 2024: $213,4552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$249,296
Liabilities$35,841
Net Assets$213,455
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $378,110Expenses 2022: $145,698Net Income 2022: $232,4122022Revenue 2023: $25,031Expenses 2023: $32,126Net Income 2023: -$7,0952023Revenue 2024: $424,179Expenses 2024: $436,041Net Income 2024: -$11,8622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$424,179
Expenses$436,041
Net Income-$11,862
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$249,296
Liabilities
$35,841
Net assets
$213,455
Revenue
$424,179
Expenses
$436,041
Net income
-$11,862
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.36$2.13$4.24$4.36$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.79$0.53$2.25$0.25$0.32$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.89$0.56$2.32$3.78$1.46$2.32
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 20, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$424,179
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The forward foundation was founded to increase the participation of working-age people in their granite state communities through public policy research, education, and leadership growth. Working-age people are vastly underrepresented as leaders in local elected office, community organizations, and state government in new hampshire. The forward foundation seeks to empower this population in their communities by identifying, educating, and supporting them so they will grow as leaders and participate more fully in our democracy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$228,504$249,296▲ $20,792
Pledges and Grants Receivable$50,000--
Total Assets$278,504$249,296▼ $29,208
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$38,187$20,841▼ $17,346
Grants Payable$15,000$15,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$53,187$35,841▼ $17,346
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$62,223$172,455▲ $110,232
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$163,094$41,000▼ $122,094
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$225,317$213,455▼ $11,862
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$278,504$249,296▼ $29,208
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Molly Lunn OwenExecutive DirectorPT$32,632$32,632

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elizabeth WesterChair
Matthew GerdingVice Chair
Joanna KelleyDirector
S Amy SpencerDirector
Ava HawkesSecretary
Nick TaylorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$423,408
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$52
Other Revenue
$719
All Other Contributions
$423,408
Change in Net Assets
$-11,862
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$285,692
Other Expenses$150,349
Total Fundraising Expense$12,121
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$147,130$45,945-$193,075
Other Employee Benefits$58,297$1,688-$59,985
Advertising$35,124--$35,124
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,867$7,765-$32,632
Fees for Services Other$9,000$20,380-$29,380
Office Expenses$24,311-$758$25,069
Conferences and Meetings$13,076-$1,818$14,894
Occupancy$13,059-$799$13,858
Information Technology$9,605-$2,933$12,538
Insurance$12,143--$12,143
Fees for Services Lobbying--$4,000$4,000
Travel--$1,813$1,813
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,530-$1,530
Total Functional Expenses$346,612$77,308$12,121$436,041
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 will be reviewed by the chair and treasurer of the board. The 990 will then be made available to all board members.”

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

“1. Board members are covered under the policy and given express opportunities to present conflicts of interest. 2. Determinations about conflicts of interest are made by the board chair and executive director. (substituted by treasurer when needed) 3. Conflicts of interest are reviewed by the board chair and executive director 4. If the board chair and executive director believe that an agenda item for board discussion is a conflict of interest, they will ask that board member to leave the conversation until that agenda item is fully executed.”

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

“The forward foundation's salary bands are set by the board and based on thoroughly researched industry standards for new hampshire nonprofit organizations. Each employee receives a cost of living increase at the start of each calendar year. Additional raises for the executive director are reviewed and decided upon by the board, with notification from the board chair on those decisions. All additional raises for other employees are determined by the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Forward Foundation
EIN
88-0808418
Phone
7815720829
Address
PO BOX 676, CONCORD, NH 03302

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Wester
Title
Chair
Phone
7815720829
Signed
2025-05-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Wester
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Nh
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli Llp
Address
170 N RADNOR-CHESTER RD SUITE 200, RADNOR, PA 19087
Preparer
Solomon Mardakhaev
Phone
6105653930
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE INFORMATION REFLECTED IN PART II, SECTION A, COLUMN D IS FOR SHORT PERIOD FROM 01/01/2023 - 06/30/2023.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CHAIR AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD. THE 990 WILL THEN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11. BOARD MEMBERS ARE COVERED UNDER THE POLICY AND GIVEN EXPRESS OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. 2. DETERMINATIONS ABOUT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE MADE BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. (SUBSTITUTED BY TREASURER WHEN NEEDED) 3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4. IF THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BELIEVE THAT AN AGENDA ITEM FOR BOARD DISCUSSION IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY WILL ASK THAT BOARD MEMBER TO LEAVE THE CONVERSATION UNTIL THAT AGENDA ITEM IS FULLY EXECUTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORWARD FOUNDATION'S SALARY BANDS ARE SET BY THE BOARD AND BASED ON THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. EACH EMPLOYEE RECEIVES A COST OF LIVING INCREASE AT THE START OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR. ADDITIONAL RAISES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE REVIEWED AND DECIDED UPON BY THE BOARD, WITH NOTIFICATION FROM THE BOARD CHAIR ON THOSE DECISIONS. ALL ADDITIONAL RAISES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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