Forward Denver is located in Denver, CO. Forward Denver 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORWARD DENVER SEEKS A STRONGER, SAFER, DENVER WITH A THRIVING ECONOMY FOR EVERY RESIDENT THROUGH SUPPORT OF DENVER'S CIVIC INSTITUTIONS, DEVELOPMENT OF COMMON-SENSE APPROACHES TO PROBLEMS FACING DENVER AS WELL AS ISSUE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO DENVER'S ECONOMY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORWARD DENVER SEEKS A STRONGER, SAFER, DENVER WITH A THRIVING ECONOMY FOR EVERY RESIDENT THROUGH SUPPORT OF DENVER'S CIVIC INSTITUTIONS, DEVELOPMENT OF COMMON-SENSE APPROACHES TO PROBLEMS FACING DENVER AS WELL AS ISSUE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO DENVER'S ECONOMY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Scully President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Gordon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $2,085,952 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,085,952 |
| 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 | $2,085,952 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $915,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $56,250 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,728 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $85,140 |
| Office expenses | $1,714 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,976,063 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,889 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $109,889 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $109,889 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $109,889 |
Over the last fiscal year, Forward Denver has awarded $915,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COLORADO DAWN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $200,000 |
INTL ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $200,000 |
ONE MAIN STREET PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $415,000 |
SERICIOS SIGUE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $100,000 |