Forge Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Forge Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forge Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Forge Inc generated $654.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $624.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORGE IS A NATIONAL TRANS/NONBINARY ANTI-VIOLENCE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS, SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE TRANS SURVIVORS WITH A TRAUMA-INFORMED, CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE APPROACH. FORGE ALSO PROVIDES SOME DIRECT SERVICES TO TRANS SURVIVORS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TRANS COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
K Abel Knochel Director  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
Joseph Dhara Director  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
Neela R Taub Director  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
S Bear Devitt Director  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
Trystan Cotten Board Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Shannon Price Minter Director  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $497,197 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,079 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $603,276 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,043 | 
| Investment income | $1 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $654,122 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $239,546 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,333 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $113,837 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,715 | 
| Other employee benefits | $728 | 
| Payroll taxes | $24,641 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,400 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $65,049 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $6,827 | 
| Office expenses | $19,772 | 
| Information technology | $21,181 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $14,814 | 
| Travel | $23,011 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,295 | 
| Interest | $7,887 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,233 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $623,970 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,532 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,168 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $166,412 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $37,670 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $60,475 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $279,257 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,320 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $83,217 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $153,537 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $125,720 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $279,257 |