Full Steam Forward Inc is located in Boston, MA. According to its NTEE Classification (H19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Full Steam Forward Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Full Steam Forward Inc 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 12/2023, Full Steam Forward Inc generated $273.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $390.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (24.9%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
TO TACKLE INEQUITIES IMPACTING MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, ACROSS THE US, BY OFFERING FREE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF THOSE IT SERVES. THERE ARE TWO MAJOR PROGRAMS - FULL STEAM FORWARD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FULL STEAM FORWARD IS A FREE ONLINE STEAM ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR GIRLS OF COLOR THAT PROMOTES EQUITY IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGES A SUSTAINED PASSION FOR THE SCIENCES. THIS IS AN ACADEMIC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 3RD AND 4TH GRADE GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED GEOGRAPHIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joanne Bessler President/di | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Young Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tiziana Figliolia Treasurer/di | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Singer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Yemmie Oluwatosin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $253,067 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $253,067 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,999 |
| 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 | $273,636 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,000 |
| 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 | $175,069 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,606 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,273 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $57,382 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,392 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $59,798 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,648 |
| Information technology | $7,873 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,072 |
| All other expenses | $51 |
| Total functional expenses | $390,135 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $199,262 |
| 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 | $1,113 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $200,375 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,392 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $5,392 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $194,983 |
| 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 | $200,375 |
Over the last fiscal year, Full Steam Forward Inc has awarded $773,092 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DETROIT PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO FRONTLINE MEDICAL WORKERS | $17,760 |
HOPEWELL INC PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO FRONTLINE MEDICAL WORKERS | $537,030 |
NATIONAL NETWORK TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO FRONTLINE MEDICAL WORKERS | $218,302 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
South Shore Health Express Inc South Weymouth, MA | $15,637,624 | $14,299,540 |
Galien Foundation Inc New York, NY | $4,006,195 | $2,579,155 |
Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation Inc Braintree, MA | $4,666,448 | $4,488,841 |
Full Steam Forward Inc Boston, MA | $200,375 | $273,636 |
Zebrafish Disease Models Society Clifton Park, NY | $244,609 | $213,629 |
International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group Sleepy Hollow, NY | $0 | $0 |
Joan Decotis Foundation Saunderstown, RI | $16,620 | $0 |
Alexanders Angels Inc Jericho, NY | $40,459 | $0 |
Ponde Family Foundation Milton, MA | $7,771 | $0 |
Puzzle Solvers Cortland, NY | $23,736 | $0 |
N Y Academy Of Medicine Ttee 124538 New York, NY | $150,931 | $1,961 |
Med Man Simulations Inc Chestnut Hill, MA | $66,901 | $0 |
Wong & Sun Family Foundation Glen Head, NY | $13,802 | $0 |