House Majority Forward
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
House Majority Forward is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2020, with $97,698,563 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
700 13th St Nw Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 83-4185105 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$97.7M
▲ 338.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$90.3M
Net assets
$16.2M
Employees
41
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% 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 House Majority Forward: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +8% 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 House Majority Forward: 2 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a B 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 House Majority Forward: 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 House Majority Forward: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A progressive npo committed to promoting economic growth & opportunity, social justice, environmental stewardship, & democracy in the us.
Contact & location
- Address
- 700 13th St Nw Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.3M (FY2019) to $97.7M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,222Net assets $16.2M
Operating margin
7.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.2M
Total liabilities
$5,222
Net assets
$16.2M
Salaries & benefits
$1.0M
1% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,698,563▲338% | $90,347,413▲381% | $16,152,834▲83.5% | $16,158,056▲83.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $22,292,427▼11.2% | $18,767,309▼21.3% | $8,801,684▲66.8% | $8,801,684▲65.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $25,099,110▲109% | $23,838,884▲103% | $5,276,740▲30.2% | $5,307,580▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,002,258▼59.6% | $11,721,120▼56.8% | $4,051,593▲7.5% | $4,051,593▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $29,725,935▲259% | $27,117,943▲280% | $3,770,455▲224% | $3,770,455▲224% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,291,294 | $7,128,831 | $1,162,463 | $1,162,463 | 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: Michael Smith — $230,033 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Smith | President | 20 | $230,033 |
| Abigail Horrell | Executive Director | 15 | $128,057 |
| Bradley Komar | Senior Advisor | 19 | $124,385 |
| Shripal Shah | Ie Director | 11 | $81,342 |
| Marisa Mormile | Chief Financial Officer | 13 | $54,385 |
| Elizabeth Davis | Deputy Ie Director | 11 | $41,416 |
| Sarah Baker | Finance Director | 9 | $39,263 |
| Christopher Warnke | Communications Director | 9 | $33,207 |
| Brian Wolff | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Marlon Marshall | Director | 1 | — |
| Navin Nayak | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Strategies | Media Buying | $16,765,777 |
| Trilogy Interactive LLC | Media Production & Digital Advertising | $1,200,253 |
| Wavelength Strategies Inc | Media Production & Digital Advertising | $650,000 |
| 501 Strategies LLC | Media Production & Digital Advertising | $563,303 |
| Moore Campaigns | Direct Mail | $563,190 |
Grants received · $10.3M total
13 grants to House Majority Forward totaling $10.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $2,830,000 |
| Fwd Us Inc | Immigration education grant | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Delta Dental Plan of Michigan | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | General support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| American Property Casualty Insurance Association | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Forward Action Fund | General operating support | 2022 | $1,000,000 |
| Fwd Us Inc | Immigration advocacy grant | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | General operating support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | General support | 2020 | $3,000,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | Contribution | 2020 | $2,000,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Environmental programs | 2020 | $750,000 |
| Beyond Impact | General support | 2020 | $250,000 |
| American Hospital Association Inc | Support payment | 2020 | $100,000 |
Grants made · $65.5M in FY2024
7 grants totaling $65.5M in FY2024. All grants made by House Majority Forward →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp | 527 exempt function activities | $38,500,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare contribution | $18,150,000 |
| Giffords | Social welfare contribution | $3,320,000 |
| 314action | Social welfare contribution | $2,500,000 |
| Americans For Contraception | Social welfare contribution | $1,500,000 |
| Development Now For Chicago | Social welfare contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Clear Choice Action Inc | Social welfare contribution | $500,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is House Majority Forward a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. House Majority Forward is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-4185105, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is House Majority Forward's EIN?
- House Majority Forward's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-4185105.
- How much revenue does House Majority Forward report?
- House Majority Forward reported $97,698,563 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of House Majority Forward's spending goes to programs?
- House Majority Forward spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does House Majority Forward have?
- CharityIndex grades House Majority Forward B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does House Majority Forward's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on House Majority Forward's latest Form 990 is $230,033, paid to Michael Smith (President).
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Data for House Majority Forward (EIN 83-4185105) 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.