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Forward Health Foundation

  • Deer River, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 1994
  • EIN: 41-1770765

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.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$158k (2024)

Expenses
$177k (2024)

Total Assets
$919k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$3.72k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

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
$158,475
Expenses
$177,021
Net Income
-$18,546
Net Assets
$915,192
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,687
62.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,723
14.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,949
19.5%
Sales of Assets $6,116
3.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,420
35.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,230
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $918,908
Total Liabilities $3,716
Net Assets $915,192
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Dimich (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0
Beth Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Herring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Delawyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Box (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayleen Monacelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 12, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,065
Expenses
$197,535
Net Income
-$41,470
Net Assets
$860,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,495
81.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,303
13.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,783
11.4%
Sales of Assets -$9,516
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,425
28.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,679
4.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $865,492
Total Liabilities $4,713
Net Assets $860,779
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Dimich (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0
Beth Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Herring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Delawyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Box (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayleen Monacelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 24, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$122,823
Expenses
$189,082
Net Income
-$66,259
Net Assets
$802,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,047
72.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,198
14.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,164
13.2%
Sales of Assets -$3,180
Net Inventory Sales $2,594
2.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,059
25.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,120
4.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $803,645
Total Liabilities $1,177
Net Assets $802,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Dimich (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0
Beth Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Herring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Delawyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Box (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Iverson Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayleen Monacelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$127,824
Expenses
$193,925
Net Income
-$66,101
Net Assets
$1,045,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,954
82.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,783
14.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,844
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,931
7.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,750
14.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,880
6.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,055,042
Total Liabilities $9,613
Net Assets $1,045,429
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leah Oslin (Executive Dir.) $16,823 $0 $0
April Jesperson (Executive Dir.) $10,927 $0 $0
Judy Dimich (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Board Vicechair) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Box (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Newberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Osse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gwen Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Delawyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Herring (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 29, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,198
Expenses
$145,091
Net Income
$125,107
Net Assets
$1,021,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,985
37.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,579
6.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,778
0.7%
Sales of Assets $147,749
54.7%
Net Inventory Sales $3,107
1.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,813
31.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,843
2.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,026,087
Total Liabilities $4,567
Net Assets $1,021,520
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leah Oslin (Executive Dir.) $45,813 $0 $0
Judy Dimich (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Board Vicechair) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Box (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Newberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Osse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gwen Smith (Treasurer/Sec) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Oslin (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 29, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$135,264
Expenses
$118,207
Net Income
$17,057
Net Assets
$785,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,082
36.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,902
15.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$180
Net Inventory Sales $5,460
4.0%
Other Revenue $60,000
44.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,992
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,420
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $785,473
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $785,473

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,628
Expenses
$106,745
Net Income
$30,883
Net Assets
$768,416
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,594
60.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,665
9.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $33,394
24.3%
Net Inventory Sales $6,975
5.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $905
0.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $768,416
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $768,416
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Anderson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Gorden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Newberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Ott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
R (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Leah Oslin (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$85,438
Expenses
$113,858
Net Income
-$28,420
Net Assets
$737,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,450
56.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,533
20.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,136
15.4%
Net Inventory Sales $6,319
7.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $737,533
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $737,533
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Anderson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Carter (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Lilja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Gorden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Newberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vic Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Maki (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Leah Oslin (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 27, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$79,068
Expenses
$72,509
Net Income
$6,559
Net Assets
$765,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,489
61.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,817
20.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,052
Net Inventory Sales $17,814
22.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $765,953
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $765,953
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Carter (Acting President) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Lilja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Gorden (Acting Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Newberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Shaw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vic Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Maki (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Leah Oslin (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 21, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$49,079
Expenses
$60,088
Net Income
-$11,009
Net Assets
$759,394
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,286
57.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,095
28.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,856
Net Inventory Sales $11,554
23.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $759,394
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $759,394
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Gorden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Maki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Carter (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Newberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vic Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Lilja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Roy J Tarbell (President) $0 $0 $0
Leah Oslin (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 28, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$458,696
Expenses
$27,931
Net Income
$430,765
Net Assets
$770,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $454,332
99.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,352
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $770,403
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $770,403
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Dederick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Maki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Fairbanks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Tarbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Newberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vic Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Gorden (President) $0 $0 $0
Gwenn Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leah Oslin (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 2, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,484
Expenses
$5,720
Net Income
-$2,236
Net Assets
$333,270
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,000
28.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,484
71.3%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $333,270
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $333,270

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,022
Expenses
$1,201
Net Income
$298,821
Net Assets
$335,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,506
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $335,506

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