Nonprofit · EIN 57-0897120
FACT FORWARD
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,039,053 | $3,060,046 | -$20,993 | $957,291 | $330,227 | $627,064 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,208,834 | $3,254,816 | -$45,982 | $917,417 | $283,810 | $633,607 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,578,672 | $3,909,675 | -$331,003 | $1,099,344 | $442,061 | $657,283 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,703,298
- of which government grants
- $2,680,977
- Program service revenue
- $328,083
- Investment income
- $7,672
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,169
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $486,892
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,696
- Other salaries and wages
- $926,761
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,311,211
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,592
- Occupancy
- $56,586
- Travel
- $132,684
- Depreciation
- $8,079
- Program services (functional)
- $2,740,673
- Management and general (functional)
- $301,537
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,836
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $917,417
- Total assets, end of year
- $957,291
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $330,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $627,064
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $614,708
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,356
- Gross receipts
- $3,039,053
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENA DIXON | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $120,223 | $13,046 |
| KINN ELLIOTT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE REAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WALLACE | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN BINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK BRADDOCK | DIRECTOR TIL Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA GELBERD | DIRECTOR TIL Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HOPLA | DIRECTOR TIL Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BERRY KELLY | DIRECTOR TIL Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REZSAUN LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH LOCKLEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALI MANSARAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DE SANTIS | CEO THRU DEC Officer | 37.5 | $132,850 | $32,712 |
| RENA DIXON | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $103,658 | $13,857 |
| HOPE GARCIA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KINN ELLIOTT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE REAMS | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY SHELLEY | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN BINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK BRADDOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA GELBERD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HOPLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH KERSHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REZSAUN LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALI MANSARAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DE SANTIS | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $133,176 | $29,189 |
| ROY SHELLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE GARCIA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIL LITTLEJOHN BOSTICK | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL BORKMAN | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REP TERRY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK BRADDOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KINN ELLIOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LA-DINE GAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HOPLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH KERSHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALI MANSARAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE REAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTY STONEBURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4702 COLONIAL DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29203-4258
- In care of
- % DR SUSAN BOYD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RENA DIXON, 4702 COLONIAL DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29203
- Signed the 990
- RENA DIXON, CEO
- Phone
- (803) 771-7700
- Website
- WWW.FACTFORWARD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREENE FINNEY CAULEY LLP
Mission
FACT FORWARD'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEYOND BY PREVENTING TEEN PREGNANCY AND ADVANCING ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.
Program accomplishments
- PROJECT I.M.P.A.C.T (IMPLEMENTING MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS ACROSS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER) IS DESIGNED TO IMPLEMENT MEDICALLY ACCURATE, EVIDENCE-BASED TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE A NETWORK OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR ADOLESCENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADDRESSING SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES IN RICHLAND AND DARLINGTON COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THROUGHOUT THIS FIVE-YEAR PROJECT, PROJECT I.M.P.A.C.T. WILL COLLABORATE WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, COLLEGES, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO SERVE A MINIMUM OF 48,000 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.Expenses $1,591,442 · grants $445,142
- DSS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA AND FUNDS PARTNERS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE-BASED TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS TO YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 AND 19.Expenses $731,773 · grants $41,750
- NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND INCLUSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF NORTH CAROLINA'S DIVERSE YOUTH POPOULATION.Expenses $225,787
- OTHER PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED: (1) RTI, A SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT HAS BEEN ADAPTED FOR YOUNG MOTHERS; (2) A RESEARCH PROJECT TO TEST CURRICULUM WITH PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEEN MOTHERS WITHIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE AGED YOUTH; AND (3) OTHER PROJECT SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION REVENUE AND EXPENSES.Expenses $191,671 · revenue $328,083
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-0897120
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $957,291
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,039,053
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,039,053 | $3,060,046 | $957,291 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,208,834 | $3,254,816 | $917,417 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,578,672 | $3,909,675 | $1,099,344 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,555,968 | $4,707,224 | $1,633,237 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 57-0897120).
Questions about FACT FORWARD
- What is the EIN of FACT FORWARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FACT FORWARD is 57-0897120.
- Is FACT FORWARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FACT FORWARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FACT FORWARD file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FACT FORWARD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FACT FORWARD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FACT FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names RENA DIXON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FACT FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,223 (RENA DIXON, CEO).
- How much revenue does FACT FORWARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,039,053, expenses of $3,060,046 and total assets of $957,291 at year end.
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