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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0285756

FORT BEND FORWARD INC

Tax-exempt · SUGAR LAND, TX 77478

Financials

$357K$310K2023$653K$458K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FORT BEND FORWARD INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$652,589$457,644$194,945$622,244$147$622,097
December 31, 2023990$357,207$310,218$46,989$427,152$0$427,152
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$314,835
Program service revenue
$337,754
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$221,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$457,644

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$427,152
Total assets, end of year
$622,244
Total liabilities, end of year
$147
Net assets, end of year
$622,097
Net assets without donor restrictions
$361,442
Net assets with donor restrictions
$260,655
Gross receipts
$652,589
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
TX

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
KERI SCHMIDTPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
0.25$0$333,814$9,913
QIARA SUGGSCHAIR
Officer
0.15$0$0$0
KING BANERJEEIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Officer
0.15$0$0$0
JIM RICEINCOMING CHAIR
Officer
0.15$0$0$0
KEITH BORGFELDTTREASURER
Officer
0.15$0$0$0
TARIQ ZAFARLEGAL COUNSEL
Officer
0.15$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
KERI SCHMIDTPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
0.25$0$276,177$9,606
QIARA SUGGSCHAIR
Officer
0.25$0$0$0
KING BANERJEEIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Officer
0.25$0$0$0
JIM RICEINCOMING CHAIR
Officer
0.25$0$0$0
KEITH BORGFELDTTREASURER
Officer
0.25$0$0$0
TARIQ ZAFARLEGAL COUNSEL
Officer
0.25$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
445 COMMERCE GREEN BLVD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-3539
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
445 COMMERCE GREEN BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX 77478
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KERI SCHMIDT, 445 COMMERCE GREEN BLVD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
LOUIS GARVIN, 445 COMMERCE GREEN BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX 77478
Signed the 990
KERI SCHMIDT, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(281) 491-0800
Return prepared by
WHITLEY PENN LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF FORT BEND FORWARD IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO MEET THE LITERARY, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH NEEDS OF THE GREATER FORT BEND COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORT BEND COUNTY.
    Expenses $221,750 · grants $221,750
  • TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO LEARN AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THEY LEAD IN FORT BEND COUNTY.
    Expenses $189,521 · revenue $337,754
  • THE YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER 200 JUNIORS AND SENIORS FROM ACROSS FORT BEND COUNTY TO GROW AS LEADERS AND LEARN ABOUT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR.
    Expenses $46,373

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0285756
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$622,244
Income (IRS master file)
$652,589

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$652,589$457,644$622,244IRS
990December 2023$357,207$310,218$427,152XML
990December 2022$297,134$278,939$380,163IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: LOUIS GARVIN
December 31, 2009≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 76-0285756).

Questions about FORT BEND FORWARD INC

What is the EIN of FORT BEND FORWARD INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT BEND FORWARD INC is 76-0285756.
Is FORT BEND FORWARD INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to FORT BEND FORWARD INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FORT BEND FORWARD INC 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 FORT BEND FORWARD INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FORT BEND FORWARD INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FORT BEND FORWARD INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KERI SCHMIDT.
Who are the officers and directors of FORT BEND FORWARD INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FORT BEND FORWARD INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $652,589, expenses of $457,644 and total assets of $622,244 at year end.

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