Fwd Us Inc
- Assets
- $54.5m
- Revenue
- $65.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 108
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2223015
Organization Overview
Fwd Us Inc is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Fwd Us Inc employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fwd Us 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 12/2021, Fwd Us Inc generated $65.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $36.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.0% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Fwd Us Inc has awarded 143 individual grants totaling $23,128,172. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FWD.US, INC. ORGANIZES CONSTITUENCIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT POLICY CHANGES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY AND UNLOCK AMERICA'S POTENTIAL THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FWD.US, INC. BUILT A GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION THAT CONNECTS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS THROUGH A TECHNOLOGY-BASED CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF IMMIGRATION REFORM, AND IN SUPPORT FOR FIXING OUR BROKEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH POLICY CHANGE AT THE STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LEVEL. THIS INCLUDED FACE-TO-FACE EVENTS, ON-LINE COMMUNICATIONS, EARNED MEDIA, PAID MEDIA AND COALITION BUILDING. IN ADDITION, FWD.US, INC. DEVELOPED ON-LINE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE ITS COMMUNICATIONS, ITS PARTICIPANT'S COMMUNICATIONS WITH EACH OTHER, AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FWD.US, INC.'S GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Todd Schulte President | Officer | 32 | $295,940 |
Mark Delich Director Of Congressional | 40 | $264,940 | |
Cammie Croft Chief Community Officer | 30 | $221,472 | |
Zoe Towns VP Of Criminal Justice Ref | 28 | $210,387 | |
Christopher Coger Head Of Technology | 30 | $184,016 | |
Surin Ramkissoon COO & Treasurer | Officer | 34 | $165,113 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Control Point Group Llc Policymaker Contact Tools | 12/30/21 | $1,020,206 |
Targeted Platform Media Llc Paid Media | 12/30/21 | $1,002,160 |
Winning Connections Inc Phone Outreach Services | 12/30/21 | $990,786 |
Plus Communications Llc Grassroots/grasstops Organizing And Comm | 12/30/21 | $2,978,742 |
Hilltop Public Solutions Grassroots/grasstops Organizing And Comm | 12/30/21 | $2,181,727 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $64,733,495 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,733,495 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $399,146 |
| Investment income | $17,841 |
| 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 | $65,150,482 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,554,894 |
| 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. | $763,004 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $174,533 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,933,302 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $330,265 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,058,006 |
| Payroll taxes | $506,233 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $533,393 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $124,946 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,594,801 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $138,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,368 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,312,221 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,616,365 |
| Office expenses | $184,727 |
| Information technology | $852,774 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $285,085 |
| Travel | $181,591 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $337,666 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $79,380 |
| Insurance | $8,907 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $36,502,920 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,012 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,622,997 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $36,600,728 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $159,047 |
| 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 | $320,357 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $130,577 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,518,689 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,111,002 |
| Total assets | $54,494,409 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,184,750 |
| Grants payable | $100,000 |
| 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 | $2,284,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,588,932 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,620,727 |
| 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 | $54,494,409 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fwd Us Inc has awarded $7,495,360 in support to 56 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $2,000,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $450,000 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT | $375,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $375,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT | $300,000 |
Ridgeland, MS PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT | $250,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fwd Us Inc has recieved totaling $63,806,133.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $63,806,133 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
League Of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | $40,217,616 | $114,796,662 |
Fwd Us Inc Washington, DC | $54,494,409 | $65,150,482 |
End Citizens United-Let America Vote Action Fund Washington, DC | $1,474,232 | $27,722,991 |
Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Washington, DC | $72,608,635 | $38,134,884 |
Indivisible Project Washington, DC | $6,679,993 | $14,268,782 |
People For The American Way Washington, DC | $3,604,520 | $11,574,725 |
Alliance For Justice Washington, DC | $16,204,744 | $6,987,184 |
States United Democracy Center Inc Washington, DC | $2,130,024 | $5,028,276 |
American Energy Alliance Washington, DC | $1,295,350 | $1,912,817 |
More Perfect Union Foundation Washington, DC | $3,134,868 | $4,710,241 |
Fair Democracy Washington, DC | $378,223 | $2,075,374 |
Jewish Democratic Council Of America Washington, DC | $525,313 | $1,365,549 |