Civic Intelligence

Berrien Forward

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-1277064

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 04, 2024

Organization Profilewww.berrienforward.com
185 E Main StreetBenton Harbor, MI 49022

(269) 906-6146

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

76th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

95th percentile

81%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$104,161

Up $46,525 (+81%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$104,161

Up $46,525 (+81%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Down

$235,337

Down $144,729 (-38%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$188,867

Down $133,563 (-41%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$46,470

Down $11,166 (-19%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $57,636Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $57,6362022Assets 2023: $104,161Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $104,1612023Assets 2024: $137,287Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $137,2872024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$104,161
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$104,161
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2022: $380,066Expenses 2022: $322,430Net Income 2022: $57,6362022Revenue 2023: $235,337Expenses 2023: $188,867Net Income 2023: $46,4702023Revenue 2024: $462,974Expenses 2024: $429,848Net Income 2024: $33,1262024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$235,337
Expenses$188,867
Net Income$46,470
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 4, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$235,337
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Berrien Forwards purpose is to empower ordinary citizens to have equitable access to the ballot; removing barriers to civic engagement and organizing.

Berrien forward's purpose is to empower ordinary citizens to have equitable access to the ballot; removing barriers to civic engagement; creating opportunities in disenfranchised communities for growth and investment. Berrien forward's vision is to increase voter participation in local state and federal elections; recruiting and training civic leaders; enhance awareness around community issues and increase voter awareness of public policy; eliminate voter suppression; and create a world where every citizen feels their voice their vote and their values matter.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$57,636$104,161▲ $46,525
Total Assets$57,636$104,161▲ $46,525
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$57,636$104,161▲ $46,525
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$57,636$104,161▲ $46,525
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$57,636$104,161▲ $46,525
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Margaret ClaybornPresident
Amy ScrimaVice President
Joey AndrewsBoard Member
Chokwe PichfordExecutive Director
Michelle HannonSecretary
Tess UlreyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$209,402
Program Service Revenue
$25,435
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$500
All Other Contributions
$209,402
Change in Net Assets
$46,470
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$188,867
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$13,982$111,040-$125,022
Occupancy-$9,921-$9,921
Office Expenses$343$9,430-$9,773
Advertising$496$8,334-$8,830
Travel-$5,485-$5,485
Other Expenses$0$4,000$0$4,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,441-$3,441
All Other Expenses$1,390$1,967-$3,357
Insurance-$880-$880
Fees for Services Legal-$720-$720
Total Functional Expenses$16,211$172,656$0$188,867
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$5,000
Section 527 Activity Spending$0
Total Exempt Function Spending$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
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

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors prior to submission”

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

“The organization regulary monitors for compliance with their conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors routinely review the compensation of executive officer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legal filing are available to the public upon reasonable request and via guidestar and irs.gov.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berrien Forward
EIN
88-1277064
Phone
2699066146
Address
185 E MAIN STREET, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

Signing Officer

Name
Chokwe Pitchford
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chokwe Pitchford
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Easy Office Dba Jitasa
Address
1120 S RACKHAM WAY SUITE 300, MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Preparer
Jeremy Cork
Phone
2082874777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract service expenses.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROUTINELY REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$104,161
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$104,161
Revenue
$235,337
Expenses
$188,867
Net income
$46,470
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.00$1.37$4.63$4.30$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$1.04$2.35$1.89$0.46
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.00$0.58$3.80$3.22$0.58