Forging Opportunities For Refugees In America Inc Nfp is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Forging Opportunities For Refugees In America Inc Nfp employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forging Opportunities For Refugees In America Inc Nfp 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 08/2023, Forging Opportunities For Refugees In America Inc Nfp generated $2.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $714.4k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 67.8% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT REFUGEE FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED ACCESS TO AN EDUCATION SUFFICIENT TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT AND ROBUSTLY ENGAGED IN AMERICAN CIVIC LIFE BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZED HIGH DOSAGE TUTORING TO STUDENTS WITH LIMITED OR INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION, REFUGEE CHILDREN, AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR THEIR ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S ONLY NON-SPECIFIC PROGRAM IS PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO REFUGEE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ALL PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THIS AREA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melike Oncu President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Farah Noor Cheema Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shaik Kaleem Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael O'connor Managing Director | Trustee | 55 | $0 |
Wendy Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Seth Rigoletti Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,823 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,027,369 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,670 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,040,192 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,396 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$353 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,043,235 |
| 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 | $411,269 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,732 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $24,231 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $65,417 |
| Travel | $1,869 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $46,755 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,906 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $714,404 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,285,829 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $1,028,031 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $51,039 |
| Total assets | $2,364,899 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,677 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $642,214 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $694,891 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,475,829 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $194,179 |
| 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 | $2,364,899 |