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Northwest Indiana Forum Inc

  • Portage, IN
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 1980
  • EIN: 35-1467924

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

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

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.38M (2023)

Expenses
$875k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.44M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$530k (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
$1,377,894
Expenses
$875,282
Net Income
$502,612
Net Assets
$906,428
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,357,577
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,424
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $18,893
1.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $198,821
22.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $271,585
31.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,436,725
Total Liabilities $530,297
Net Assets $906,428
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Ennis (President) $156,090 $0 $19,181
Anthony S Kazakevicius (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Director Public Policy Committee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hittinger (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chancellor Ken Iwama (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chancellor Thomas Keon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Hulse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Botich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bareham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Mazzoni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dewey Pearman (Membership Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Edwin Buswell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Dombey (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gilbert Gil Rynberk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helen Pennington (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
James Jorgensen (Governance Committee) $0 $0 $0
Joe Coar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Mount (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fabina (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Daugherty (Director Workforce Development Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lori Tubbs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lorri Feldt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Gower (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Saltanovitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vessely (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$983,450
Expenses
$680,387
Net Income
$303,063
Net Assets
$403,827
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $968,650
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,800
1.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $152,071
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $246,013
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $552,579
Total Liabilities $148,752
Net Assets $403,827
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Ennis (President) $136,446 $0 $15,625
Anthony S Kazakevicius (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hittinger (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chancellor Ken Iwama (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chancellor Thomas Keon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Hulse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Botich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bareham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Mazzoni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dewey Pearman (Membership Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Edwin Buswell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Dombey Past Chair (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Gilbert Gil Rynberk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helen Pennington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Jorgensen (Governance Committee) $0 $0 $0
Joe Coar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Mount (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fabina (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Daugherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Tubbs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lorri Feldt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Gower (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Saltanovitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vessely (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$574,234
Expenses
$666,850
Net Income
-$92,616
Net Assets
-$318,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $560,434
97.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,800
2.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,704
20.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,125
21.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,032
Total Liabilities $465,951
Net Assets -$318,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Ennis (President) $118,440 $0 $15,265
Dean Mazzoni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Svetanoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bareham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Speros Bastistatos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Coar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Contrucci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Dombey Past Chair (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Justin Mount (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephan Eastridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fabina (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hittinger (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Hulse (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Jorgensen (Governance Committee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Botich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chancellor Thomas Keon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Leverett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Calinski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Micka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pete Novak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Oss (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dewey Pearman (Membership Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Helen Pennington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rex Richards (Economic Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$521,415
Expenses
$534,259
Net Income
-$12,844
Net Assets
-$226,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $507,615
97.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,800
2.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $137,882
25.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,146
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,873
Total Liabilities $496,163
Net Assets -$226,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heather Ennis (President) $122,300 $0 $15,582
Dean Mazzoni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Babcock (Ignite Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bareham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Speros Bastistatos (Public Policy Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joe Coar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Contrucci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Dombey Past Chair (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Greg Dougherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephan Eastridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fabina (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hittinger (Audit Committe Chair) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Hulse (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Jorgensen (Governance Committee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Botich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chancellor Thomas Keon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Leverett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stewart Mcmillan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Micka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pete Novak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Oss (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dewey Pearman (Membership Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Helen Pennington (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rex Richards (Economic Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$655,391
Expenses
$691,701
Net Income
-$36,310
Net Assets
-$213,445
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $641,591
97.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,800
2.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,139
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $158,510
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,573
Total Liabilities $430,018
Net Assets -$213,445

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$822,445
Expenses
$816,294
Net Income
$6,151
Net Assets
-$177,124
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $814,220
99.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,225
1.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,023
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $207,075
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,456
Total Liabilities $364,580
Net Assets -$177,124

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$602,279
Expenses
$678,199
Net Income
-$75,920
Net Assets
-$183,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $602,279
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 $122,283
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $241,390
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,221
Total Liabilities $335,500
Net Assets -$183,279

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$664,021
Expenses
$715,054
Net Income
-$51,033
Net Assets
-$107,360
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $642,896
96.8%
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 $21,125
3.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $124,080
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $200,781
28.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,360
Total Liabilities $186,720
Net Assets -$107,360

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$578,820
Expenses
$679,614
Net Income
-$100,794
Net Assets
-$56,324
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $575,764
99.5%
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 $3,056
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,251
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,544
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,864
Total Liabilities $92,188
Net Assets -$56,324

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$612,992
Expenses
$697,706
Net Income
-$84,714
Net Assets
$44,470
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $612,630
99.9%
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 $362
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,806
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $163,988
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,103
Total Liabilities $25,633
Net Assets $44,470

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$628,919
Expenses
$733,929
Net Income
-$105,010
Net Assets
$129,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $628,529
99.9%
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 $390
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,917
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $166,242
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,720
Total Liabilities $68,536
Net Assets $129,184

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$706,250
Expenses
$775,066
Net Income
-$68,816
Net Assets
$234,198
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $705,589
99.9%
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 $661
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $130,000
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,952
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $278,198
Total Liabilities $44,000
Net Assets $234,198

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$613,961
Expenses
$669,550
Net Income
-$55,589
Net Assets
$303,015
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $613,961
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 $116,394
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,546
23.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $329,370
Total Liabilities $26,355
Net Assets $303,015

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$574,523
Expenses
$574,677
Net Income
-$154
Net Assets
$352,959
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $557,675
97.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,882
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,966
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $171,587
29.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,000
25.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $388,192
Total Liabilities $35,233
Net Assets $352,959

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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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990

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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

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

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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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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

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

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