Fwd Us Inc
- Assets
- $38.9m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 102
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, Fwd Us Inc employed 102 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 12/2022, Fwd Us Inc generated $2.4m 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 (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.8m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fwd Us Inc has awarded 181 individual grants totaling $26,134,922. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Corey Wiggins Director 01/01/2022 - 3/16/2022 | Trustee | 5 | $3,462 |
David Plouffe Director 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2022 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erika Rottenberg Director 01/01/2022 - 9/22/2022 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorella Praeli Director 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2022 | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Andrew Pincus Director 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2022 | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Emiliano Martinez Director 10/10/2022 - 12/31/2022 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Plus Communications Llc Grassroots/grasstops Organizing, Comms & | 12/30/22 | $2,279,067 |
Hilltop Public Solutions Grassroots/grasstops Organizing, Comms & | 12/30/22 | $672,857 |
Covington & Burling Llp Legal | 12/30/22 | $567,908 |
Juking The Statspatronage Website - Engineering, Design & Developm | 12/30/22 | $391,957 |
Tiber Creek Group Lobbying | 12/30/22 | $290,000 |
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 | $2,284,991 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,284,991 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $164,438 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$30,643 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,418,786 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,028,750 |
| 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. | $775,798 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $149,393 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,285,814 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $227,247 |
| Other employee benefits | $793,984 |
| Payroll taxes | $388,451 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $687,335 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $90,675 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,258,140 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $130,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,520 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,558,215 |
| Advertising and promotion | $643,515 |
| Office expenses | $341,610 |
| Information technology | $843,567 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $478,888 |
| Travel | $771,256 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $208,021 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,281 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,766,267 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,966,701 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,741,255 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $18,000,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $64,783 |
| 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 | $474,899 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $574,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,314,444 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,778,568 |
| Total assets | $38,915,493 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,765,800 |
| Grants payable | $50,000 |
| 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 | $4,558,101 |
| Total liabilities | $6,373,901 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,416,592 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,125,000 |
| 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 | $38,915,493 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fwd Us Inc has awarded $3,006,750 in support to 38 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN ACTION FORUM PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $40,000 |
AMERICAN BUSINESS IMMIGRATION COALITION PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $75,000 |
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONGRESSIONAL STUDIES PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $10,000 |
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT | $321,000 |
BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER ACTION INC PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $75,000 |
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT | $110,000 |