Forward Arkansas
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Founding
- 01/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-3130391
Organization Overview
Forward Arkansas is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forward Arkansas employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Arkansas 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 12/2021, Forward Arkansas generated $3.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD ARKANSAS IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION, AND THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ACHIEVE INCREASES IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR ARKANSAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORWARD ARKANSAS IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION AND THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ACHIEVE INCREASES IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR ARKANSAS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben Kutylo Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $185,112 |
Vicki Saviers Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phillip Baldwin Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Jones Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tequilla Brownie Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shaneil Yarbrough Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $3,931,852 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,931,852 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,931,852 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $87,608 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $271,273 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,405,394 |
| Advertising and promotion | $84,745 |
| Office expenses | $13,545 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,879 |
| Travel | $13,361 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,396 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $986 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,922,187 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,534,525 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $600,351 |
| 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 | $18,806 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,280 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,159,962 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,260 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $604,204 |
| 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 | $677,464 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,482,498 |
| 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 | $3,159,962 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Forward Arkansas has recieved totaling $3,207,303.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: TO FUND FORWARD ARKANSAS TO ADMINISTER A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS TO INCENTIVIZE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS TO UPDATE AND MODERNIZE THEIR DESIGN AND CURRICULUM TO BEST PREPARE ARKANSAS TEACHERS FOR TODAY'S CLASSROOM | $1,798,805 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FORWARD ARKANSAS 2019-2021 WORK PLAN | $600,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO BUILD AND EXECUTE A COMMUNICATIONS PLAN THAT WILL INFORM INTERESTED AUDIENCES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A K-12 TEACHER. | $581,000 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT FORWARD ARKANSAS AS THEY ADD SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TO THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM | $227,498 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Meridian Corporation Austin, TX | $22,335,966 | $20,374,244 |
Belle Chasse Academy Inc Belle Chasse, LA | $29,416,847 | $17,545,847 |
Village Tech Schools Duncanville, TX | $32,290,922 | $14,785,373 |
Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation San Antonio, TX | $183,646,136 | $8,087,390 |
Leading Educators Inc New Orleans, LA | $10,160,201 | $9,461,961 |
Hispanic Association Of Colleges And Universities San Antonio, TX | $14,909,180 | $14,551,149 |
Passages America Israel Inc Allen, TX | $8,997,691 | $7,060,714 |
Extend-A-Care Inc Austin, TX | $4,350,683 | $9,102,758 |
Educate Girls Austin, TX | $42,960,470 | $14,126,525 |
North Mississippi Education Consortion University, MS | $2,578,004 | $9,299,460 |
Memphis Education Fund Inc Memphis, TN | $2,536,598 | $5,955,711 |
Evolution Acadamy Richardson, TX | $15,542,643 | $6,925,248 |