THE FORGE INITIATIVE INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $144K · expenses $172K · assets $73K
- EIN
- 27-3380977
- Address
- PO BOX 4798, CARY, NC 27519-4798
- Website
- WWW.THEFORGEINITIATIVE.ORG
- NTEE code
- B99
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 2011 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Linda Whipker (its 2011 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2011 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO COLLABORATIVELY EXPLORE, LEARN, AND LEAD USING TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 20 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
20 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Easters | PRESIDENT | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Huang | BOARD OF DIR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Jones | BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Mackie | SECRETARY | 2013-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linda Whipker | TREASURER | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Seshu Uppalapati | VICE PRESIDE | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gabriele Hester (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Rock (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Larry Diener (former) | PRESIDENT | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kim Mcclelland (former) | SECRETARY | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Adrian Powell (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sowmya Rao (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sowmya Raw (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kelly Mcchesney (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kate Ivers (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Parker (former) | TREASURER | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Feigin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Fiona Last-Powell (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karen Mellendorf (former) | SECRETARY | 2013-2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Siobhan Ball (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 6 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 131 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HUANG | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK EASTERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SESHU UPPALAPATI | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 160 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK EASTERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GABRIELE HESTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID HUANG | BOARD OF DIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER PHD | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN ROCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SESHU UPPALAPATI | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 9 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 160 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY DIENER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK EASTERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GABRIELE HESTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM MCCLELLAND | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER PHD | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SOWMYA RAO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN ROCK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ROCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GABRIELE HESTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SOWMYA RAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK EASTERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY DIENER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY MCCHESNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid · 4 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA WHIPKER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY MCCHESNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 6 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE IVERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY MCCHESNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM PARKER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 6 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE IVERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY MCCHESNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM PARKER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE IVERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY MCCHESNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL FEIGIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM PARKER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE IVERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FIONA LAST-POWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL FEIGIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM PARKER | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA WHIPKER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN MELLENDORF | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 9 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA WHIPKER PHD | PRESIDENT | 50 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN MELLENDORF | TREASURER | 50 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GABRIELE HESTER | SECRETARY | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE IVERS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FIONA LAST-POWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADRIAN POWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SIOBHAN BALL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL FEIGIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $144,055 | $171,928 | $72,740 | $70,811 | $119,831 | $21,617 | - | 2 | 131 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $273,782 | $273,877 | $104,234 | $98,684 | $147,671 | $116,792 | - | 3 | 160 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $212,060 | $200,858 | $101,935 | $91,715 | $118,021 | $86,477 | - | 0 | 160 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $174,135 | $161,067 | $92,333 | $80,803 | $98,830 | $52,408 | $0 | 1 | 40 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $99,933 | $129,310 | $79,820 | $69,512 | $28,943 | $58,112 | $0 | 3 | 40 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $190,051 | $225,456 | $114,503 | $93,984 | $55,124 | $134,910 | $0 | 4 | 90 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $335,857 | $218,393 | $141,604 | $125,798 | $204,754 | $131,084 | $0 | 1 | 200 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $194,929 | $215,374 | $33,190 | $6,092 | $101,887 | $75,515 | $0 | 2 | 90 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $149,869 | $188,641 | $29,780 | $20,462 | $98,704 | $51,163 | $0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $142,762 | $241,866 | $66,076 | $59,234 | $108,815 | $33,942 | $0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $191,083 | $70,697 | $131,416 | $127,623 | $171,294 | $16,864 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
13 grantors reported grants to this organization, $320,267 in all, tax years 2012 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FIRST | Public charity | Exact | 2012-2013, 2017-2020, 2022-2024 | 9 | $101,961 | 2024 | $7,800 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2025 | 7 | $96,835 | 2025 | $16,696 | show |
| CAROLINAS CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $25,000 | 2019 | $25,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2024 | 3 | $24,351 | 2024 | $9,908 | show |
| MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “THE FORGE INITIATIVE INC” | 2025 | 1 | $20,000 | 2025 | $20,000 | show |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 | $20,000 | show |
| BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2018 | 1 | $10,172 | 2018 | $10,172 | show |
| CHARITY BRIDGE FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2014 | 1 | $10,108 | 2014 | $10,108 | show |
| TRIANGLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2017 | 1 | $5,000 | 2017 | $5,000 | show |
| THE DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “THE FORGE INITIATIVE INC” | 2020 | 1 | $3,000 | 2020 | $3,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “THE FORGE INITIATIVE INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $1,590 | 2023 | $326 | show |
| JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “THE FORGE INITIATIVE INC” | 2024-2025 | 2 | $1,500 | 2025 | $500 | show |
| VERIZON FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “THE FORGE INITIATIVE INC” | 2020 | 1 | $750 | 2020 | $750 | show |
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2024 · Form 990 · $171,928 spent · pay $40,761 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $52,502 | $42,664 | $8,878 | $960 | 30.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,864 | $4,657 | $26,418 | $6,789 | 22.0% | |
| Travel | $18,985 | $18,985 | - | - | 11.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS | $18,914 | $15,066 | $3,776 | $72 | 11.0% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $18,385 | $18,385 | - | - | 10.7% |
| Information technology | $6,510 | $4,570 | $1,842 | $98 | 3.8% | |
| Insurance | $6,052 | $3,041 | $2,939 | $72 | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES | $3,653 | $15 | $3,638 | - | 2.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $2,897 | $357 | $2,021 | $519 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | MANAGEMENT | $2,147 | $392 | $1,746 | $9 | 1.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,588 | $1,588 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,200 | - | $1,200 | - | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $1,047 | $263 | $784 | - | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $184 | $184 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $171,928 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $273,877 spent · pay $39,757 · grants $0 · events $571
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $149,900 | $139,968 | $6,929 | $3,003 | 54.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,059 | $19,205 | $13,046 | $4,808 | 13.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS | $31,515 | $30,712 | $663 | $140 | 11.5% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $19,327 | $19,257 | $70 | - | 7.1% |
| Information technology | $10,515 | $7,480 | $1,338 | $1,697 | 3.8% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES | $6,399 | - | $6,399 | - | 2.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,165 | $3,928 | $36 | $201 | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $3,980 | $1,703 | $2,240 | $37 | 1.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,698 | $1,466 | $865 | $367 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | MANAGEMENT | $2,123 | $858 | $1,247 | $18 | 0.8% |
| All other expenses | $1,546 | $656 | - | $890 | 0.6% | |
| Travel | $1,417 | $1,417 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,200 | - | $1,200 | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $840 | $840 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $622 | $368 | $246 | $8 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $571 | $160 | $408 | $3 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $273,877 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $200,858 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $96,043 | $94,691 | $1,266 | $86 | 47.8% | |
| Travel | $26,666 | $26,666 | - | - | 13.3% | |
| Other (as described) | ROBOT MATERIALS | $26,666 | $26,594 | $67 | $5 | 13.3% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $18,382 | $18,382 | - | - | 9.2% |
| Information technology | $13,499 | $11,663 | $738 | $1,098 | 6.7% | |
| Insurance | $5,575 | $2,808 | $2,764 | $3 | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $5,105 | $30 | $5,075 | - | 2.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,650 | $4,639 | $10 | $1 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | OFFICE | $1,443 | $1,346 | $96 | $1 | 0.7% |
| All other expenses | $1,173 | - | - | $1,173 | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $855 | $841 | $14 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $648 | - | $648 | - | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $153 | - | $153 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $200,858 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $161,067 spent · pay $2,300 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $69,478 | $64,701 | $4,628 | $149 | 43.1% | |
| Travel | $25,658 | $25,658 | - | - | 15.9% | |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $18,980 | $18,980 | - | - | 11.8% |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS | $16,437 | $16,291 | $141 | $5 | 10.2% |
| Information technology | $9,110 | $8,570 | $523 | $17 | 5.7% | |
| Insurance | $5,227 | $2,401 | $2,819 | $7 | 3.2% | |
| All other expenses | $4,625 | - | $910 | $3,715 | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $3,707 | $40 | $3,667 | - | 2.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,202 | $3,050 | $150 | $2 | 2.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,137 | $1,951 | $180 | $6 | 1.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,165 | $966 | $199 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $618 | - | $618 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | POSTAGE | $357 | $326 | $30 | $1 | 0.2% |
| Office expenses | $203 | - | $203 | - | 0.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $163 | - | $163 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $161,067 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $129,310 spent · pay $13,776 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $67,830 | $66,252 | $1,202 | $376 | 52.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS | $19,823 | $19,823 | - | - | 15.3% |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,831 | $11,990 | $717 | $124 | 9.9% | |
| Information technology | $8,403 | $8,349 | $36 | $18 | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $7,087 | $7,087 | - | - | 5.5% |
| Insurance | $6,904 | $3,864 | $3,040 | - | 5.3% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $2,131 | - | $2,131 | - | 1.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,012 | $1,499 | $513 | - | 1.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $945 | $917 | $19 | $9 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $908 | - | $908 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | POSTAGE | $344 | - | $344 | - | 0.3% |
| Office expenses | $77 | - | $77 | - | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $15 | $15 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $129,310 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $225,456 spent · pay $30,112 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $128,488 | $121,508 | $5,984 | $996 | 57.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS | $28,098 | $27,772 | $244 | $82 | 12.5% |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,896 | $2,027 | $25,848 | $21 | 12.4% | |
| Information technology | $10,282 | $8,782 | $1,251 | $249 | 4.6% | |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $10,013 | $10,013 | - | - | 4.4% |
| Insurance | $5,586 | $1,800 | $3,767 | $19 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $3,642 | - | $3,642 | - | 1.6% |
| Travel | $2,661 | $2,661 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,217 | $1,389 | $828 | - | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,216 | - | $2,216 | - | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,412 | $855 | $381 | $176 | 0.6% | |
| All other expenses | $1,262 | $1,003 | $334 | -$75 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $701 | - | $701 | - | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $692 | - | $692 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | POSTAGE | $290 | $264 | $23 | $3 | 0.1% |
| Total | $225,456 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $218,393 spent · pay $15,834 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $119,451 | $116,431 | $1,788 | $1,232 | 54.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $36,329 | $35,792 | $195 | $342 | 16.6% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $15,518 | $15,518 | - | - | 7.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,710 | $14,249 | $273 | $188 | 6.7% | |
| Information technology | $10,844 | $5,691 | $2,117 | $3,036 | 5.0% | |
| Insurance | $4,655 | $3,039 | $1,576 | $40 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $3,399 | $32 | $3,367 | - | 1.6% |
| Travel | $3,193 | $2,928 | - | $265 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $2,875 | $2,875 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,705 | $1,144 | $1,561 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKERS COMP | $1,223 | - | $1,223 | - | 0.6% |
| Payroll taxes | $1,124 | $1,090 | $20 | $14 | 0.5% | |
| Office expenses | $1,035 | - | $447 | $588 | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $725 | $711 | $8 | $6 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $607 | - | $607 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $218,393 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $215,374 spent · pay $35,688 · grants $0 · events $53
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $92,059 | $88,242 | $1,775 | $2,042 | 42.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $32,926 | $20,822 | $11,500 | $604 | 15.3% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $18,795 | $18,186 | $23 | $586 | 8.7% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $15,451 | $15,451 | - | - | 7.2% |
| Information technology | $11,279 | $8,211 | $2,671 | $397 | 5.2% | |
| Fees: management | $11,100 | - | - | $11,100 | 5.2% | |
| Travel | $9,578 | $9,517 | - | $61 | 4.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $5,400 | $5,400 | - | - | 2.5% | |
| Insurance | $4,970 | $2,976 | $1,908 | $86 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $3,871 | - | $3,871 | - | 1.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,010 | $668 | $2,342 | - | 1.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,762 | - | $2,762 | - | 1.3% | |
| All other expenses | $2,242 | $922 | $49 | $1,271 | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $974 | $606 | - | $368 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $562 | - | $562 | - | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $258 | $112 | $18 | $128 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS | $84 | $82 | $1 | $1 | 0.0% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $53 | - | $53 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $215,374 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $188,641 spent · pay $41,596 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $69,817 | $61,634 | $2,760 | $5,423 | 37.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $38,667 | $35,020 | $1,840 | $1,807 | 20.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $23,455 | $22,732 | $92 | $631 | 12.4% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $14,353 | $14,080 | $273 | - | 7.6% |
| Information technology | $10,465 | $6,778 | $988 | $2,699 | 5.5% | |
| Insurance | $5,507 | $3,006 | $2,346 | $155 | 2.9% | |
| Travel | $5,174 | $5,012 | - | $162 | 2.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,832 | - | $3,832 | - | 2.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,823 | $2,517 | $78 | $1,228 | 2.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,929 | - | $2,929 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $2,758 | $45 | $2,713 | - | 1.5% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,737 | - | $2,737 | - | 1.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $2,547 | $2,547 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $1,518 | $870 | $621 | $27 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS | $718 | $626 | $60 | $32 | 0.4% |
| Office expenses | $341 | $98 | $243 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $188,641 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $241,866 spent · pay $9,024 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $93,297 | $74,100 | $17,800 | $1,397 | 38.6% | |
| All other expenses | $63,933 | - | $63,933 | - | 26.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $29,660 | $27,752 | $770 | $1,138 | 12.3% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $12,835 | $12,835 | - | - | 5.3% |
| Fees: other services | $9,000 | - | $9,000 | - | 3.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,231 | - | $8,231 | - | 3.4% | |
| Insurance | $5,149 | $3,767 | $1,382 | - | 2.1% | |
| Information technology | $4,870 | $4,153 | $609 | $108 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $4,678 | $1,509 | $2,172 | $997 | 1.9% |
| Travel | $3,260 | $2,970 | $72 | $218 | 1.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,990 | - | $2,990 | - | 1.2% | |
| Office expenses | $1,889 | $110 | $1,779 | - | 0.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $793 | - | $793 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $786 | - | $786 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS | $495 | $495 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Total | $241,866 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $70,697 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $47,613 | 67.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $21,941 | 31.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,113 | 1.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $30 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $70,697 | 100% |
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