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Business Forward Inc

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2010
  • EIN: 26-4336291

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Promotion of Business (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.32M (2023)

Expenses
$2.7M (2023)

Total Assets
$4.18M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,317,196
Expenses
$2,697,460
Net Income
$619,736
Net Assets
$4,180,051
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,207,819
96.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $109,377
3.3%
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 $625,000
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $577,274
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,180,051
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,180,051
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (Officer Director) $625,000 $275,000 $68,202
Elizabeth Fairchild (Employee) $150,000 $150,000 $7,876
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Hitchcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Dacey (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,662,919
Expenses
$2,490,728
Net Income
$1,172,191
Net Assets
$3,560,315
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,658,400
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,519
0.1%
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 $628,000
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $733,959
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,560,315
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,560,315
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (Officer Director) $628,000 $275,000 $59,630
Carrie Gay (Employee) $157,500 $35,000 $11,975
Elizabeth Fairchild (Director) $130,000 $170,000 $9,000
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Hitchcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,093,500
Expenses
$2,328,220
Net Income
$1,765,280
Net Assets
$2,399,324
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,093,500
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 $489,679
21.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $442,157
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,402,476
Total Liabilities $3,152
Net Assets $2,399,324
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (Officer Director) $479,497 $286,096 $57,736
Elizabeth Fairchild (Director) $100,000 $170,000 $8,100
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Hitchcock (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 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
$1,556,527
Expenses
$999,575
Net Income
$556,952
Net Assets
$634,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,547,000
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,527
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $373,021
37.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,312
10.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $636,006
Total Liabilities $1,962
Net Assets $634,044
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (President & Treasurer) $364,085 $275,000 $59,119
David Sutphen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Shepardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Moss (Member) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 19, 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
$705,610
Expenses
$715,010
Net Income
-$9,400
Net Assets
$77,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $703,613
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,997
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $323,647
45.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,695
4.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,718
Total Liabilities $626
Net Assets $77,092

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$570,633
Expenses
$595,467
Net Income
-$24,834
Net Assets
$86,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $564,500
98.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,133
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $251,997
42.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,579
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,420
Total Liabilities $1,928
Net Assets $86,492
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (President & Treasurer) $251,997 $266,000 $15,024
David Sutphen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Shepardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Moss (Member) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 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
$544,459
Expenses
$674,619
Net Income
-$130,160
Net Assets
$111,326
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $530,250
97.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $52,023
9.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$37,814
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,314
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,789
Total Liabilities $4,463
Net Assets $111,326
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (President & Treasurer) $70,000 $145,000 $39,166
Elizabeth Kerr (Employee) $33,469 $119,531 $11,923
David Sutphen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Shepardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Moss (Member) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,564,935
Expenses
$2,477,445
Net Income
$87,490
Net Assets
$241,486
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,524,500
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $40,400
1.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $707,500
28.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $613,593
24.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,273
Total Liabilities $5,787
Net Assets $241,486
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (President & Treasurer) $425,000 $15,005 $43,189
Ami Copeland (Employee) $282,500 $0 $28,727
Elizabeth Kerr (Employee) $153,000 $0 $11,610
David Sutphen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Shepardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Moss (Member) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,475,528
Expenses
$2,309,650
Net Income
$165,878
Net Assets
$153,996
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,452,500
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $23,000
0.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $634,803
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $651,063
28.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,809
Total Liabilities $159,813
Net Assets $153,996
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (President & Treasurer) $354,803 $13,807 $33,045
Ami Copeland (Employee) $280,000 $0 $24,224
Elizabeth Kerr (Employee) $148,000 $0 $9,378
David Sutphen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Shepardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Moss (Member) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,174,373
Expenses
$2,193,608
Net Income
-$19,235
Net Assets
-$11,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,077,500
95.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $44,586
2.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $52,266
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $331,250
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $645,062
29.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,860
Total Liabilities $255,742
Net Assets -$11,882
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (President & Treasurer) $175,000 $0 $23,489
Ami Copeland (Employee) $156,250 $0 $16,261
David Sutphen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Shepardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Moss (Member) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Craighead (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,080,408
Expenses
$2,389,573
Net Income
-$309,165
Net Assets
$7,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,827,500
87.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $113
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,512
0.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $238,283
11.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $480,000
20.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $120,000
5.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $607,672
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,130
Total Liabilities $119,777
Net Assets $7,353
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Doyle (President & Treasurer) $305,000 $0 $23,286
Bert Kaufman (Former Executive Director) $175,000 $0 $7,638
Gregory Schultz (Former Employee) $135,417 $0 $7,930
David Sutphen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erik Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Shepardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Moss (Member) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Rosen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackson Dunn (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Craighead (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,040,045
Expenses
$1,666,336
Net Income
$373,709
Net Assets
$316,518
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,040,000
100.0%
Investment Income $45
0.0%
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 $425,000
25.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $310,760
18.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $428,751
Total Liabilities $112,233
Net Assets $316,518

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,375,000
Expenses
$1,171,095
Net Income
$203,905
Net Assets
-$57,191
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,375,000
100%
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 $369,590
31.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $131,253
11.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,155
Total Liabilities $276,346
Net Assets -$57,191

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$698,000
Expenses
$987,955
Net Income
-$289,955
Net Assets
-$261,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $698,000
100%
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 $225,000
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $211,654
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,935
Total Liabilities $372,031
Net Assets -$261,096

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990

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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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