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Speak IT Forward Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 94-3452447

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 07, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.SPEAKITFORWARDINC.ORG
617 Douglas Ave Ste 1Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 760-3754

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

68th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$50,000

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

88th percentile

67%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$326,807

Up $131,034 (+67%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$147,716

Down $8,057 (-5.2%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$179,091

Up $139,091 (+348%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$236,131

Up $37,574 (+19%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$201,494

Up $12,678 (+6.7%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$34,637

Up $24,896 (+256%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $23,379Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $23,912Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $41,448Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $41,4482013Assets 2014: $63,290Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $63,2902014Assets 2015: $49,136Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $49,1362015Assets 2016: $77,271Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $77,2712016Assets 2017: $52,117Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $52,1172017Assets 2018: $99,278Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $99,2782018Assets 2019: $60,669Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $60,6692019Assets 2020: $151,665Liabilities 2020: $23,864Net Assets 2020: $127,8012020Assets 2021: $148,876Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $148,8762021Assets 2022: $195,773Liabilities 2022: $40,000Net Assets 2022: $155,7732022Assets 2023: $326,807Liabilities 2023: $179,091Net Assets 2023: $147,7162023Assets 2024: $246,607Liabilities 2024: $95,927Net Assets 2024: $150,6802024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$326,807
Liabilities$179,091
Net Assets$147,716
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $157,601Expenses 2011: $136,259Net Income 2011: $21,3422011Revenue 2012: $167,902Expenses 2012: $171,122Net Income 2012: -$3,2202012Revenue 2013: $257,320Expenses 2013: $247,810Net Income 2013: $9,5102013Revenue 2014: $321,972Expenses 2014: $299,404Net Income 2014: $22,5682014Revenue 2015: $230,620Expenses 2015: $243,747Net Income 2015: -$13,1272015Revenue 2016: $203,172Expenses 2016: $171,477Net Income 2016: $31,6952016Revenue 2017: $142,553Expenses 2017: $165,048Net Income 2017: -$22,4952017Revenue 2018: $275,403Expenses 2018: $230,020Net Income 2018: $45,3832018Revenue 2019: $156,787Expenses 2019: $193,519Net Income 2019: -$36,7322019Revenue 2020: $206,657Expenses 2020: $138,517Net Income 2020: $68,1402020Revenue 2021: $207,377Expenses 2021: $186,039Net Income 2021: $21,3382021Revenue 2022: $198,557Expenses 2022: $188,816Net Income 2022: $9,7412022Revenue 2023: $236,131Expenses 2023: $201,494Net Income 2023: $34,6372023Revenue 2024: $360,546Expenses 2024: $355,372Net Income 2024: $5,1742024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$236,131
Expenses$201,494
Net Income$34,637
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 7, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$236,131
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and adults by using spoken- word poetry as an education vehicle to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, break down barriers and instill a sense of empowerment and community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$166,235$307,822▲ $141,587
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$18,412$15,403▼ $3,009
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,126$3,582▼ $7,544
Total Assets$195,773$326,807▲ $131,034
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$99,091-
Deferred Revenue$80,000$80,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$80,000$179,091▲ $99,091
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$115,773$147,716▲ $31,943
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$115,773$147,716▲ $31,943
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$195,773$326,807▲ $131,034

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$15,403$40,930$56,333
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Ed GriffinDirector COM. EnFT$50,000$50,000
Gabriel GironExecutive DiFT$50,000$50,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Hanna ChannellBoard Member
Howard WaltersBoard Member
Kathy WilsonBoard Member
Gabrielle ContestiBoard Presid
Judah GesmundoSecretary
James LettowTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$188,140
Program Service Revenue
$46,300
Investment Income
$1,691
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$188,140
Change in Net Assets
$34,637
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$108,692
Other Expenses$92,802
Total Fundraising Expense$4,105
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$45,000$55,000-$100,000
Fees for Services Other$30,645$2,440-$33,085
Occupancy-$12,420-$12,420
Payroll Taxes$3,571$5,121-$8,692
Travel-$7,994-$7,994
All Other Expenses-$5,379-$5,379
Other Expenses$1,875$865$4,105$2,740
Insurance-$1,114-$1,114
Advertising-$601-$601
Depreciation Depletion-$312-$312
Total Functional Expenses$89,748$107,641$4,105$201,494
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

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Ed GenesisDirectorEmployeeNo-
Gabriel GironDirectorEmployeeNo-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Restricted Funds - Counter Punch$99,091
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Judah gesmundo gabriel giron secretary executive d. Mother”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 prepared by james lettow (treasurer). Subsequently detail reviewed by gabrielle contesti (president), judah gesmundo (secretary) and gabriel giron (executive director) prior to filing. Sent to board members upon filing for final approval.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest policy discussions are completed at monthly board meetings.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“GUIDESTAR”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Form 990 available upon request and via guidestar. Other documents not available to the public at this time.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Speak It Forward Inc
EIN
94-3452447
Phone
2697603754
Address
617 DOUGLAS AVE STE 1, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

Signing Officer

Name
Gabrielle Contesti
Title
Board President
Phone
2693219200
Signed
2024-10-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gabrielle Contesti
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Bkc
Address
1300 W CENTRE AVE STE 200, PORTAGE, MI 49024
Preparer
James M Lettow
Phone
2693219200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and adults by using spoken- word poetry as an education vehicle to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, break down barriers and instill a sense of empowerment and community.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Other transformative work and workshops in 2023 included programs with michigan youth job challenge and willard library, among others.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract labor 30,645 2,440 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference -2,694”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 PREPARED BY JAMES LETTOW (TREASURER). SUBSEQUENTLY DETAIL REVIEWED BY GABRIELLE CONTESTI (PRESIDENT), JUDAH GESMUNDO (SECRETARY) AND GABRIEL GIRON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) PRIOR TO FILING. SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS UPON FILING FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6FORM 990 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND VIA GUIDESTAR. OTHER DOCUMENTS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$326,807
Liabilities
$179,091
Net assets
$147,716
Revenue
$236,131
Expenses
$201,494
Net income
$34,637
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.47$0.96$1.51$3.61$3.55$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.27$1.79$1.48$2.36$2.01$0.35
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.40$1.56$1.99$1.89$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$2.07$1.86$0.21
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.24$1.28$2.07$1.39$0.68
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$1.57$1.94$0.37
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.00$0.99$2.75$2.30$0.45
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.00$0.52$1.43$1.65$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$2.03$1.71$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$2.31$2.44$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.00$0.63$3.22$2.99$0.23
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$2.57$2.48$0.10
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$1.68$1.71$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$1.58$1.36$0.21