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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2848165

THE FORGE

Tax-exempt · WEST POINT, MS 39773

Financials

$327K$195K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE FORGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$326,521$194,696$131,825$138,886$7,061$131,825
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$325,580
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$941
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$60,500
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,229
Travel
$959
Program services (functional)
$143,013
Management and general (functional)
$18,398
Fundraising (functional)
$33,285

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$138,886
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,061
Net assets, end of year
$131,825
Gross receipts
$326,521
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,500
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
MS

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELINDA LOWEKEY PERSON
Officer
40$60,500
CHRISTEE ROBERSONSECRETARY TREASURER
Officer
10$0
ROBERT WINKLPLECKOFFICER
Officer
10$0
KATIE MCCRARYPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
NIC PARISHVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
680 W TIBBEE RD, WEST POINT, MS 39773-0421
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHRISTEE HOLBROOK ROBERSON, 680 W TIBBEE RD, WEST POINT, MS 39773
Signed the 990
CHRISTEE HOLBROOK ROBERSON, PRINCIPAL OFFICER
Phone
(662) 492-9555

Mission

We are forging a future where trades are valued while building individual wellbeing.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FORGE Your Path Career Expo Description: The FORGE Your Path Career Expo is a large-scale hands-on career exploration event designed for 8th grade students. The Expo connects students with industry professionals across construction and skilled trades through interactive exhibits equipment demonstrations and real-world career experiences. The program is designed to increase awareness of high-demand career pathways and help students make informed decisions about their future education and workforce opportunities. Accomplishments: During the year the program served approximately 2,400 students from 12 counties engaging over 100 industry partners and volunteers. Students participated in immersive hands-on experiences that introduced them to career pathways they may not otherwise encounter helping to bridge the gap between education and workforce needs.
    Expenses $48,175 · grants $22,000
  • Career Interview Day Description: Career Interview Day provides Career & Technical Education CTE students with real-world interview experience through structured mock interviews with industry professionals. The program emphasizes employability skills including communication professionalism and confidence-building while also incorporating resume development and interview preparation. Accomplishments: The program served approximately 500 students from 9 schools across 6 counties supported by 60 interviewers and volunteers. Each student participated in multiple interview rounds receiving direct feedback from professionals. The experience significantly increased students confidence and preparedness for entering the workforce or continuing their education.
    Expenses $11,866 · grants $1,000
  • BuildHER Construction Camp for Girls Description: BuildHER is a hands-on construction camp designed to introduce middle school girls to careers in construction and skilled trades. The program focuses on skill development confidence building and leadership through hands-on projects mentorship from industry professionals and exposure to real-world job sites. Accomplishments: The program served participants across two regional camps providing intensive hands-on training in areas such as carpentry electrical and construction fundamentals. In addition to technical skills participants engaged in leadership and financial literacy sessions. The program addresses the underrepresentation of females in the construction industry and fosters early interest in high-demand career pathways.
    Expenses $16,329
  • Tool Kits Initiative Description: The FORGE Tool Kit Initiative provides 7th grade students with a curated box of resources designed to introduce them to construction and skilled trades as meaningful career pathways. Each kit includes branded items career awareness materials and introductory tools that spark curiosity build early awareness and encourage students to begin exploring future opportunities in the trades. Accomplishments: During the year approximately 1,100 FORGE Tool Kits were assembled and distributed to 7th grade students across multiple school districts through community and education partnerships. The initiative served as many students first introduction to career opportunities in construction and skilled trades helping to build awareness excitement and a sense of connection to future workforce pathways.
    Expenses $8,916 · grants $4,546
  • Little Hands Big Trucks Description: Little Hands Big Trucks is a community-based outreach event designed to introduce young children and their families to construction and skilled trades through interactive hands-on experiences. The event features equipment displays activities and opportunities for children to engage with industry professionals in a fun and educational environment. Accomplishments: The event served hundreds of children and families providing early exposure to construction-related careers through interactive play and engagement. FORGE distributed educational materials including coloring pages career pathway resources and branded items helping to build awareness and excitement around the trades at an early age.
    Expenses $6,339
  • Career Signing Day Description: Career Signing Day celebrates students who are committing to enter the workforce or continue their education in construction and skilled trades. Modeled after traditional athletic signing ceremonies the event recognizes students achievements and highlights the value of career pathways in high-demand industries. Accomplishments: During the year in partnership with two community colleges students from Construction Engineering Technology programs participated in formal Career Signing Ceremonies publicly committing to employment or continued education. These events engaged industry partners educators and families reinforcing the value of skilled trades and celebrating students successful transition into the workforce and postsecondary pathways.
    Expenses $2,239
  • Special Projects are varying things that come up that we feel we should help with. A local business that helps the less fortunate had tools stolen and we helped to replace them.
    Expenses $9,004
  • General program expenses supplies materials and decor that are used across all the programs throughout the year
    Expenses $29,295
  • Coloring Books & Construction-Related Book Bundles Distribution Description: This initiative promotes early career awareness and literacy by distributing construction-themed coloring books and curated book bundles to young children. The program is designed to introduce Pre-K through elementary-aged students to the skilled trades while supporting early reading and learning development. Accomplishments: During the year hundreds of coloring books and construction-related books were distributed through schools libraries and community events. The initiative reached children and families across the region encouraging early engagement with career concepts while supporting literacy and educational enrichment.
    Expenses $10,850 · grants $10,425

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2848165
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$138,886
Income (IRS master file)
$326,521

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$326,521$194,696$138,886IRS

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 99-2848165).

Questions about THE FORGE

What is the EIN of THE FORGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FORGE is 99-2848165.
Is THE FORGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to THE FORGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE FORGE 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 THE FORGE 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 THE FORGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE FORGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTEE HOLBROOK ROBERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of THE FORGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,500 (MELINDA LOWE, KEY PERSON).
How much revenue does THE FORGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $326,521, expenses of $194,696 and total assets of $138,886 at year end.

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