Forward Action Fund
94% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Forward Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Concord, New Hampshire, registered in 2019, with $72,292,778 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
114 N Main St Ste 201, Concord, NH, 03301 EIN 83-1806898 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$72.3M
▲ 678.0% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$73.0M
Net assets
$3.1M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Forward Action Fund: 94% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Forward Action Fund: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Forward Action Fund: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Forward Action Fund: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See part iii, line 1.
What they do
Forward action fund provides grants to select, eligible domestic organizations for purposes that align with its mission. grantmaking is focused on organizations that are building support for family friendly economic policies and local community building efforts.
Forward action fund executed paid programming designed to educate community members and increase civic participation.
Contact & location
- Address
- 114 N Main St Ste 201, Concord, NH, 03301
- City
- Concord
- State
- New Hampshire
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $300K (FY2018) to $72.3M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.3M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$3.1M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,292,778▲678% | $72,956,269▲768% | $3,104,068▼17.6% | $4,272,772▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,292,642▼44.8% | $8,404,240▼46.3% | $3,767,559▲30.9% | $3,841,909▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,824,765▲497% | $15,640,515▲470% | $2,879,157▲66.8% | $2,972,772▲68.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,818,396▼88.4% | $2,745,749▼87.9% | $1,725,907▲4.4% | $1,761,761▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,247,964▲5379% | $22,724,803▲6777% | $1,653,260▲1171% | $2,071,166▲1492% | 990 |
| 2019 | $442,578▲47.7% | $330,464▲17.3% | $130,099▲623% | $130,099▲623% | 990 |
| 2018 | $299,682 | $281,697 | $17,985 | $17,985 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lopez | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Courtney Jones | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Deborah Butler | Chair | 5 | — |
| Mary Schuh | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Monica Ciolfi | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Otg Strategies | Field Canvass Operations | $19,912,858 |
| Pivot Group Inc | Mail, Field Literature and Other Printed | $4,679,819 |
| Second Street Associates LLC | Field Canvass | $3,900,000 |
| Civix Strategy Group | Management Services | $3,470,747 |
| Csg LLC | Payroll Services | $1,724,611 |
Grants received · $43.3M total
47 grants to Forward Action Fund totaling $43.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Capacity building | 2024 | $1,645,388 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support somos votantes, a project of the grantee, in their nonpartisan policy advocacy and civic engagement | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support the campaign for a family friendly economy, a project of the grantee, in its work to support nonpartisan advocacy for family friendly policies | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support policy advocacy and nonpartisan civic engagement | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $260,000 |
| Inatai Foundation | Core support for fiscally sponsored project | 2024 | $250,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $230,000 |
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | Support for somos votantes' energy policy education and awareness efforts | 2024 | $100,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Public education, capacity building, and advocacy | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Capacity building | 2023 | $3,304,500 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support the grantee's work in policy advocacy and nonpartisan civic engagement | 2023 | $600,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support policy advocacy and nonpartisan civic engagement | 2023 | $500,000 |
Grants made · $25.7M in FY2024
16 grants totaling $25.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Forward Action Fund →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Majority Forward | Primary purpose, non-lobbying activities | $8,800,000 |
| Somos Pac | General operating/unrestricted | $5,813,205 |
| Campaign For A Family Friendly Economy Pac | General operating/unrestricted | $2,228,320 |
| Map USA | Primary purpose/lobbying restricted | $2,200,000 |
| Ohio Families For Democracy | General purpose/lobbying allowable | $2,083,713 |
| Stop Political Corruption Inc | Promote social welfare; lobbying allowed | $1,500,000 |
| Promoting American Values For Everyone Inc | General operating/unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Make North Carolina First | Primary purpose, non-lobbying activities | $400,000 |
| Freedom and Accountability Project | Activities that promote social welfare; lobbying permissable | $320,000 |
| Ohio Citizen Action | Activities that promote social welfare | $310,000 |
| Communities United Action Fund | Primary purpose, non-lobbying activities | $300,000 |
| Fight Big Pharma Inc | Activities that promote social welfare; lobbying permissable | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc | Social welfare purposes; lobbying allowed | $200,000 |
| Black Leadership Organizing Collaborative | To support voter contact program | $150,000 |
| North Main Street Fund | Primary purpose; non lobbying activities | $122,736 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Forward Action Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Forward Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-1806898, based in Concord, New Hampshire.
- What is Forward Action Fund's EIN?
- Forward Action Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-1806898.
- How much revenue does Forward Action Fund report?
- Forward Action Fund reported $72,292,778 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Forward Action Fund's spending goes to programs?
- Forward Action Fund spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Forward Action Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Forward Action Fund B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Forward Action Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Forward Action Fund's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Anthony Lopez (Director).
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Data for Forward Action Fund (EIN 83-1806898) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.