Forward Impact
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 11/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-1501685
Organization Overview
Forward Impact, operating under the name Represent Justice, is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Represent Justice employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Represent Justice 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, Represent Justice generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (36.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Represent Justice has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $2,721,000. 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
EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL ISSUES REGARDING THE U.S. JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REPRESENT JUSTICE DEVELOPS AND EXECUTES CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO CATALYZE SOCIAL CHANGE AROUND PREMIER TV AND FILM. RJ'S PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES INFLUENCE PERCEPTION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE AT THE INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS BY ENGAGING WITH DECISION MAKERS AND STAKEHOLDERS AND MOBILIZING GRASSROOTS AUDIENCES AROUND THE CONTENT OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PARTNERS. RJ USES FILM SCREENINGS, SHORT FORM STORYTELLING, VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) AND AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) ACTIVATIONS, ART INSTALLMENTS, CONCERTS AND ALBUMS, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, AND DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS (EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA), TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. RJ'S EFFORTS ARE CLOSELY COORDINATED WITH THE RELEASE OF FEATURE FILMS AND TELEVISION SERIES THAT ADDRESS THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES THAT THE NONPROFIT FOCUSES ON, SO THAT IT CAN ENGAGE THE MASSES THROUGH THE PHENOMENON OF "NARRATIVE TRANSPORTATION" THAT OCCURS WHEN PEOPLE ARE CONSUMED IN POWERFUL STORIES. REPRESENT JUSTICE THEN CONNECTS AUDIENCES TO SPECIFIC ACTIONS THAT WHEN TAKEN COLLECTIVELY, HAVE LASTING IMPACT ON SOCIETY ONCE THE FILM OR CONTENT HAS COME AND GONE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Forkkio Chief Executive Officer & Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $199,223 |
Gretel Truong Vp, Impact Campaigns | Officer | 40 | $162,691 |
Carla Fleisher Vp, Impact Distribution | 40 | $137,557 | |
Jamie Dobie Vp, Development | 40 | $115,578 | |
Marshan Allen Vp, Advocacy And Partnerships | 40 | $112,749 | |
Liesl Copland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marcum Llp Accounting And Hr | 12/30/21 | $110,273 |
Plus One Society Marketing Services | 12/30/21 | $211,377 |
Stanford University Research | 12/30/21 | $192,480 |
Do Big Things Llc Program Management | 12/30/21 | $100,658 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $393,883 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,414,472 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,808,355 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,500 |
| Investment income | $299 |
| 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 | -$512 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,810,551 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $105,633 |
| 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. | $373,331 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,343 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $784,970 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,397 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,713 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,314 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $93,003 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $669,719 |
| Advertising and promotion | $86,888 |
| Office expenses | $32,247 |
| Information technology | $40,523 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,270 |
| Travel | $81,091 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $109,795 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,423 |
| Insurance | $7,695 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,740,352 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $458,216 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $332,992 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $177,196 |
| 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 | $125,946 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,144 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,099,494 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $139,389 |
| Grants payable | $207,520 |
| Deferred revenue | $100,000 |
| 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 | $446,909 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $278,425 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $374,160 |
| 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 | $1,099,494 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Forward Impact has awarded $100,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: ART ACTIVATION DESIGN | $70,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR "PLAY FOR JUSTICE" EVENTS | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ADVOCACY FOR FIRST STEP IMPLEMENTATION ACT | $10,000 |
Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Forward Impact has recieved totaling $892,330.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Arts & Culture | $450,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ON THESE GROUNDS IMPACT CAMPAIGN | $150,000 |
The California Wellness Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR PROJECT SUPPORT OF A NARRATIVE CHANGE AND COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN TO ADVANCE PUBLIC NARRATIVES AROUND YOUTH JUSTICE IN CALIFORNIA. | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $50,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT NARRATIVE CHANGE STRATEGIES TO EFFECT JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION | $50,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $36,587 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Documentary Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $8,198,815 | $12,252,709 |
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |
Forward Impact Los Angeles, CA | $1,099,494 | $2,810,551 |