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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3607343

STRATFORD FORWARD

Tax-exempt · STRATFORD, CT 06615

Financials

$85K$47K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STRATFORD FORWARD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$84,695$46,868$37,827$38,677$0$38,677
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$84,275
Other revenue
$420

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$29,637
Other expenses
$17,231
Program services (functional)
$43,047

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$850
Total assets, end of year
$38,677
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$38,677
Cash, savings and investments
$38,677
Gross receipts
$84,695

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY WILTSIEDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREA BYRNEDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREA CORCORANDIRECTOR1$0
CANDACE KINLAWDIRECTOR1$0
GLADY RAMOSDIRECTOR1$0
MICHAEL SUNTAGDIRECTOR1$0
NIKEYA HARGROVEDIRECTOR1$0
OLGA PENADIRECTOR1$0
ORNA RAWLSDIRECTOR1$0
WALTER OWUSUDIRECTOR1$0
TOM NEWMANDIRECTOR1$0
TUCKER CHASEDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 37, STRATFORD, CT 06615-0037
In care of
% DAVID CHESS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO BOX 37, Stratford CT 06614
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Nikkya Hargrove, PO Box 37, Stratford CT 06614
Signed the 990-EZ
DAVID CHESS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(203) 521-4730
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

Mission

AT STRATFORD FORWARD, OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITY, BUILT TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY, HAPPY COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE BY RESPECTING AND CULTIVATING EACH OTHER AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH WE LIVE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • STRATFORD FORWARD PRODUCES THE STRATFORD CRIER, A WEEKLY, INDEPENDENT, DIGITAL NEWSPAPER. THE STRATFORD CRIER WAS CREATED IN 2020 TO RESTORE LOCAL JOURNALISM TO OUR COMMUNITY, FOLLOWING THE CLOSURE OF STRATFORD'S LAST PRINT NEWS PUBLICATION IN 2018, AFTER MORE THAN 24 YEARS IN BUSINESS. OUR GOAL AT THE STRATFORD CRIER IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE RESIDENTS OF STRATFORD, CT, ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES, ENABLING EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY AND OUR DEMOCRACY.
    Expenses $43,047

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
83-3607343
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Nikkya Hargrove
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$84,695$46,868$38,677XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: David Chess
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: David Chess
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: David Chess
December 31, 2019≤ $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 83-3607343).

Questions about STRATFORD FORWARD

What is the EIN of STRATFORD FORWARD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STRATFORD FORWARD is 83-3607343.
Is STRATFORD FORWARD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to STRATFORD FORWARD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STRATFORD FORWARD file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of STRATFORD FORWARD due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STRATFORD FORWARD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STRATFORD FORWARD?
The 990-N for 2025 names Nikkya Hargrove.
Who are the officers and directors of STRATFORD FORWARD?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STRATFORD FORWARD have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $84,695, expenses of $46,868 and total assets of $38,677 at year end.

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