See Forward Fund Inc is located in Northampton, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (R12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. See Forward Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, See Forward Fund Inc generated $93.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (34.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $556.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, See Forward Fund Inc has awarded 109 individual grants totaling $4,723,814. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCACY ON ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARILY MAKES GRANTS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK IN OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Stout President And Director  | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $12,920 | 
Richard Healey Director/treasurer/secreta  | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,000 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $79,000 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $4,320 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,596 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $93,724 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $444,000 | 
| 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. | $12,287 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,186 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,183 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,088 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $6,403 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $195 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $2,882 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $556,548 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $318,518 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,878 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| 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 | $291 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $342,687 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,959 | 
| Grants payable | $215,000 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $264,959 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,840 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,888 | 
| 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 | $342,687 | 
Over the last fiscal year, See Forward Fund Inc has awarded $444,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
ADVANCE NC PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING  | $50,000 | 
BLACK VOTERS MATTER FUND PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING  | $25,000 | 
LUCHA PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING  | $30,000 | 
GEORGIA INVESTOR ACTION FUND INC PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING  | $79,000 | 
RURAL ARIZONA ACTION (RAZA) PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING  | $85,000 | 
PEOPLE'S ACTION PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT/LOBBYING  | $100,000 |