Fwd Us Inc
75% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Fwd Us Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2021, with $12,736,177 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
701 8th St Nw Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 46-2223015 Since 2021
Revenue (FY2024)
$12.7M
▼ 66.0% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$17.9M
Net assets
$49.7M
Employees
84
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 →B+Program efficiency40% of the rating75% to programs · $1 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 Fwd Us Inc: 75% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating33 mo reserves · -41% 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 Fwd Us Inc: 33 mo reserves · -41% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Fwd Us Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Fwd Us Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Fwd.us, inc. organizes constituencies around the country to support policy changes that create opportunity and unlock america's potential through comprehensive immigration reform and criminal justice reform.
Contact & location
- Address
- 701 8th St Nw Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.1M (FY2014) to $12.7M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.5MNet assets $49.7M
Operating margin
-40.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$55.2M
Total liabilities
$5.5M
Net assets
$49.7M
Salaries & benefits
$7.9M
44% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,736,177▼66.0% | $17,927,363▲12.3% | $49,713,897▼8.6% | $55,230,657▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $37,497,725▲1450% | $15,965,095▼26.7% | $54,420,490▲67.2% | $60,051,184▲54.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,418,786▼96.3% | $21,766,267▼40.4% | $32,541,592▼37.7% | $38,915,493▼28.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,150,482▲161% | $36,502,920▲44.5% | $52,209,659▲123% | $54,494,409▲109% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,963,103▼10.4% | $25,270,028▲20.8% | $23,451,489▼3.9% | $26,057,638▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $27,861,143▲10.5% | $20,911,878▲5.0% | $24,413,860▲166% | $25,930,545▲182% | 990 |
| 2017 | $25,224,937▲425% | $19,915,949▲62.6% | $9,174,140▲138% | $9,201,868▲139% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,800,877▼47.5% | $12,245,707▼24.7% | $3,853,369▼45.8% | $3,857,455▼47.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,139,195 | $16,268,791 | $7,108,698 | $7,409,893 | 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)
Highest-paid: Todd Schulte — $299,538 (1.67% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Schulte | President | 32 | $299,538 |
| Mark Delich | Director of Congressional | 38 | $263,169 |
| Zoe Towns | Executive Director & Secretary | 32 | $260,379 |
| Christopher Coger | Vp, Chief Digital Officer | 26 | $176,486 |
| Tiffany Lawrence | Vp, Chief Hr Officer | 26 | $160,798 |
| Juan Pachon | Vp Communications | 25 | $144,563 |
| Bina Surgeon | Coo & Treasurer | 32 | $140,402 |
| Rena Karefa-johnson | Vp, of National Initiatives | 20 | $117,269 |
| Lorella Praeli | Director | 4 | $16,250 |
| Andrew Pincus | Director | 4 | — |
| David Plouffe | Director | 2 | — |
| Jordan Fox | Director | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Plus Communications LLC | Grassroots/grasstops Organizing and Comm | $663,937 |
| Juking the Statspatronage | Website - Engineering, Design & Developm | $359,689 |
| Precision Strategies | Communications | $348,216 |
| Inclusv LLC | Stragetic Consulting | $312,000 |
| Covington & Burling LLP | Legal | $297,526 |
Grants received · $212.3M total
20 grants to Fwd Us Inc totaling $212.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Just Trust For Action | Project support for criminal justice reform advocacy | 2024 | $5,000,000 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | General operating support | 2024 | $2,894,865 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | To support nonpartisan policy advocacy on immigration | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | General operating support | 2023 | $34,120,122 |
| The Just Trust For Action | General operating support | 2023 | $5,000,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | See part iv | 2023 | $140,000 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | General operating support | 2022 | $178,880 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | General operating support | 2021 | $63,806,133 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | General operating support | 2020 | $22,243,930 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | Support policy advocacy | 2020 | $2,000,000 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | Immigration reform | 2020 | $250,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | Support policy advocacy | 2020 | $125,000 |
| Fwd Us Inc | Criminal justice issue advocacy | 2020 | $10,300 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | General operations | 2019 | $14,173,310 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | Immigration and criminal reform | 2018 | $25,435,038 |
Grants made · $559K in FY2024
23 grants totaling $559K in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Fwd Us Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House Majority Forward | Immigration education grant | $60,000 |
| Texas Restaurant Association | Immigration advocacy grant | $50,000 |
| Church World Service Inc | Immigration advocacy grant | $40,000 |
| Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Inc | Immigration advocacy grant | $40,000 |
| Texas Association of Business | Immigration advocacy grant | $35,000 |
| Texas Business Leadership Council | Immigration advocacy grant | $30,000 |
| North Texas Commission | Immigration advocacy grant | $30,000 |
| Momsrising Together | Immigration advocacy grant | $25,000 |
| Defending Democracy Together Institute | Immigration advocacy grant | $25,000 |
| Collective Future | Criminal justice advocacy grant | $25,000 |
| National Redistricting Action Fund | Immigration advocacy grant | $25,000 |
| Center For Community Alternatives | Criminal justice advocacy grant | $25,000 |
| Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce Inc | Immigration advocacy grant | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Partnership Inc | Immigration advocacy grant | $20,000 |
| Kairos Democracy Project | Criminal justice advocacy grant | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fwd Us Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fwd Us Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2223015, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Fwd Us Inc's EIN?
- Fwd Us Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2223015.
- How much revenue does Fwd Us Inc report?
- Fwd Us Inc reported $12,736,177 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Fwd Us Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Fwd Us Inc spends about 75% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Fwd Us Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Fwd Us Inc C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Fwd Us Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Fwd Us Inc's latest Form 990 is $299,538, paid to Todd Schulte (President).
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Data for Fwd Us Inc (EIN 46-2223015) 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.