Forward Steps Foundation

  • Boulder, CO
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2015
  • EIN: 20-5092412

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$538,577
Expenses
$458,297
Net Income
$80,280
Net Assets
$294,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $539,770
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income -$878
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$315
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $273,521
59.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $301,022
Total Liabilities $6,592
Net Assets $294,430
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Falkoski (Executive Director) $111,802 $0 $0
Rob Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Stefan Magnusson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Lord (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shantel Mcmeekin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Veve (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 29, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$419,817
Expenses
$341,445
Net Income
$78,372
Net Assets
$214,150
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $419,697
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $120
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $220,289
64.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,844
Total Liabilities $3,694
Net Assets $214,150
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stefan Magnusson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Lord (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert M Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Shantel Mcmeekin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Veve (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 5, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$452,914
Expenses
$437,350
Net Income
$15,564
Net Assets
$135,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $452,895
100.0%
Program Services $87
0.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$68
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $279,088
63.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,817
Total Liabilities $7,039
Net Assets $135,778
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stefan Magnusson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Lord (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert M Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Shantel Mcmeekin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Veve (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 2, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$327,333
Expenses
$387,387
Net Income
-$60,054
Net Assets
$126,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $326,365
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $965
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $191,901
49.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,188
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,088
Total Liabilities $10,002
Net Assets $126,086
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gaelen Hafen (Development Director) $65,663 $0 $0
Jennifer Falkoski (Executive Director) $48,462 $0 $0
Ashley Flynn (Scholar Mentor) $33,750 $0 $0
Sarah Zakerski (Youth Development Director) $30,000 $0 $0
Susanna Urioste (Program Director) $14,026 $0 $0
Stefan Magnusson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Lord (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert M Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Shantel Mcmeekin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 17, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,432
Expenses
$213,051
Net Income
$47,381
Net Assets
$152,768
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,694
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$262
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,110
14.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,281
Total Liabilities $3,513
Net Assets $152,768
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susanna Urioste (Program Director) $31,110 $0 $0
Stefan Magnusson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Lord (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert M Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Shantel Mcmeekin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 10, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$259,662
Expenses
$224,805
Net Income
$34,857
Net Assets
$105,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,665
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $115
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$118
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,916
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,869
14.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,378
Total Liabilities $32,991
Net Assets $105,387
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Waaler (Executive Director) $50,246 $0 $0
Susanna Urioste (Program Director) $16,540 $0 $0
David Ambroz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert M Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Shantel Mcmeekin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,643
Expenses
$297,003
Net Income
$24,640
Net Assets
$70,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321,811
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$168
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,000
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,780
18.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,114
Total Liabilities $34,584
Net Assets $70,530
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Waaler (Executive Director) $66,000 $0 $0
Julia Goldstein (Development Director) $20,354 $0 $0
R Milton Huffaker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Ambroz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert M Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kruteck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dylan Maney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 22, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,654
Expenses
$282,051
Net Income
$37,603
Net Assets
$45,890
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,654
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,318
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,272
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,140
Total Liabilities $48,250
Net Assets $45,890
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrea Righi (Programs Director) $56,160 $0 $0
Julia Goldstein (Development Director) $51,919 $0 $0
Sabrina Huffaker (Executive Dir.) $39,318 $0 $0
Jennifer Waaler (Executive Dir.) $3,194 $0 $0
R Milton Huffaker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Ambroz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert M Tiernan (President) $0 $0 $0
Dylan Maney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 3, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$293,446
Expenses
$261,781
Net Income
$31,665
Net Assets
$8,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $293,446
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,525
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,973
29.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,269
Total Liabilities $50,982
Net Assets $8,287
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sabrina Huffaker (Executive Dir.) $35,879 $0 $5,646
Andrea Righi (Programs Director) $25,000 $0 $0
Julia Goldstein (Development Director) $24,005 $0 $0
R Milton Huffaker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Ambroz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Tiernan (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dylan Maney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$135,459
Expenses
$156,331
Net Income
-$20,872
Net Assets
-$23,378
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,459
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,285
Total Liabilities $51,663
Net Assets -$23,378
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sabrina Huffaker (Executive Dir.) $42,284 $0
R Milton Huffaker (Secretary) $0 $0
David Ambroz (Director) $0 $0
Rob Tiernan (Chair) $0 $0
Dylan Maney (Director) $0 $0
Janel Domenico (Director) $0 $0
Jeff Mendel (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 1, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,354
Expenses
$221,867
Net Income
-$17,513
Net Assets
-$2,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,354
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,054
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,001
13.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,786
Total Liabilities $52,292
Net Assets -$2,506

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,298
Expenses
$245,048
Net Income
$11,250
Net Assets
$15,007
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $209,017
81.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,281
18.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,135
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,467
Total Liabilities $56,460
Net Assets $15,007

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990

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,607
Expenses
$267,124
Net Income
$18,483
Net Assets
$3,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,607
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,032
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,370
26.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,159
Total Liabilities $20,402
Net Assets $3,757
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$289,810
Expenses
$271,327
Net Income
$18,483
Net Assets
$3,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $246,326
85.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $43,484
15.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $170,983
63.0%
Compensation of Officers* $45,032
16.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,159
Total Liabilities $20,402
Net Assets $3,757

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990

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,997
Expenses
$262,131
Net Income
-$1,134
Net Assets
-$17,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $218,774
83.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $42,223
16.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,536
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $4,400
1.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $49,841
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,722
Total Liabilities $22,675
Net Assets -$17,953

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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