Civic Intelligence

Cities Forward Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 93-1383745

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 14, 2025

Organization ProfileCITIESFORWARD.ORG

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6218 Georgia Avenue Ste 1-406Washington, DC 20011

(646) 795-7978

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

22nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 22% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-75%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

519%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Down

$213,307

Down $640,113 (-75%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$195,246

Down $650,575 (-77%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$18,061

Up $10,462 (+138%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue11th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,204,000

Up $5,202,000 (+519%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$6,854,575

Up $6,698,396 (+4289%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$650,575

Down $1,496,396 (-177%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2023: $853,420Liabilities 2023: $7,599Net Assets 2023: $845,8212023Assets 2024: $213,307Liabilities 2024: $18,061Net Assets 2024: $195,2462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$213,307
Liabilities$18,061
Net Assets$195,246
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2023: $1,002,000Expenses 2023: $156,179Net Income 2023: $845,8212023Revenue 2024: $6,204,000Expenses 2024: $6,854,575Net Income 2024: -$650,5752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,204,000
Expenses$6,854,575
Net Income-$650,575
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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
$6,204,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cities forward is a nonpartisan effort focused on helping cities and local governments around the country make participation in the democratic process a priority. Continued on schedule o.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$853,420$158,707▼ $694,713
Intangible Assets-$54,600-
Total Assets$853,420$213,307▼ $640,113
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,599$18,061▲ $10,462
Total Liabilities$7,599$18,061▲ $10,462
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$845,821$195,246▼ $650,575
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$845,821$195,246▼ $650,575
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$853,420$213,307▼ $640,113
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay22nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sam Oliker-friedlandChair Assistant Treasurer
Michael TanglisSecretary
Nina ZenniTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Clever Sauce Creative LLCConsulting161 W WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 16, Milwaukee, WI 53203$1,180,000
Patino Strategies LLCConsulting2909 BALDWIN STREET, Houston, TX 77006$395,000
Ohio River South INCConsulting235 MITCHELL STREET SW SUITE 400, Atlanta, GA 30303$185,000
Civitas Public Affairs GroupConsulting409 7TH STREET NW SUITE 350, Washington, DC 20004$142,180
-Consulting6760 E VENUE STREET, Mesa, AZ 85215$101,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,204,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$6,204,000
Change in Net Assets
$-650,575

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,204,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,204,000
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,204,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,708,350
Other Expenses$3,146,225
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,708,350--$3,708,350
Fees for Services Other$2,189,592$165,111-$2,354,703
Advertising$704,500--$704,500
Travel$33,164--$33,164
Fees for Services Legal-$22,360-$22,360
Depreciation Depletion$13,650--$13,650
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,500-$8,500
Insurance$6,174--$6,174
Office Expenses$1,754--$1,754
Information Technology$1,420--$1,420
Total Functional Expenses$6,658,604$195,971$0$6,854,575

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,854,575
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,854,575
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,854,575
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Count Mi Vote Education FundLansing, MIC3Mission Support$1,550,000
City of Milwaukee Election CommissionMilwaukee, WIC3Mission Support$786,850
Pizza to the PollsPortland, OR-Mission Support$525,000
Committee of SeventyPhiladelphia, PAC3Mission Support$285,000
Municipal Department of the City of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIC3Mission Support$250,000
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American UniversityTempe, AZC3Mission Support$100,000
Pa Alliance FoundationPhiladelphia, PAC3Mission Support$100,000
Salt River Pima-maricopa Indian CommunityScottsdale, AZ-Mission Support$25,000
Tohono O Odham NationSells, AZ-Mission Support$25,000
United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc Dba Unity IncMesa, AZ-Mission Support$25,000
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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 is reviewed by all members of the governing body prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

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

“The policy is distributed annually to all directors, officers, members of board committees, and staff. All covered individuals sign an annual acknowledgement that they have received a copy of this policy, understand it, and agree to abide by its terms.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cities Forward Inc
EIN
93-1383745
Phone
6467957978
Address
6218 GEORGIA AVENUE STE 1-406, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

Signing Officer

Name
Sam Oliker Friedland
Title
Chairperson
Phone
6467957978
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sam Oliker Friedland
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Alta CPA Group
Address
59 Franklin St 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Preparer
Jeffrey Griffith
Phone
4103495101
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“Organization misision cities forward is a nonpartisan effort focused on helping cities and local governments around the country make participation in the democratic process a priority. Cities forward works with cities to prioritize participation in our democracy. We support cities in the development of city-driven projects to boost civic participation and by helping cities strengthen the infrastructure of civic engagement..”

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

“Organization mission continued cities forward works with cities to prioritize participation in our democracy. We support cities in the development of city-driven projects to boost civic participation and by helping cities strengthen the infrastructure of civic engagement.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program consultants 2,189,592, administrative consultants 165,111”

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“The organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under internal revenue code section 501c3. The federal form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, is subject to examination by the internal revenue service, generally for the three years after it is filed.”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$213,307
Liabilities
$18,061
Net assets
$195,246
Revenue
$6,204,000
Expenses
$6,854,575
Net income
-$650,575
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.02$0.20$6.20$6.85$0.65
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.85$0.01$0.85$1.00$0.16$0.85
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