Forging Nevada Country Forward
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our organization is dedicated to bolstering arts education vocational training and creative skill development for the residents and youth of Nevada County. Through strategic community partnerships hands-on workshops and career training programs we aim to foster self-sufficiency and promote creative expression among our participants. These initiatives empower individuals to explore their artistic talents acquire valuable skills and pursue fulfilling career paths in the arts and creative industries.
- Income
- $121,994
- Spending
- $158,875
- Reserves
- 6.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $135,339 spent. Metal Fabrication Vocational Training Program: Provided a free 12-week metal fabrication training program for qualifying Nevada County residents. The program supported 16 participants in 2024 offering instruction in welding metal fabrication skills CNC machining and CAD CAM to build workforce skills and prepare participants for employment in the trades.
- $11,999 spent. Youth Art Education: Camp Scholarships Awarded 3 scholarships for youth to attend a week-long summer arts camp giving students the opportunity to explore multiple creative disciplines in a hands-on supportive environment. Provided Tools equipment and safety gear to support Youth Arts Programs.
- $1,724 spent. Community Outreach through various program support: Provided support to various community programs including Family Craft Days Hearts for Hospitals Beads of Courage and the Mud + Glory community event encouraging creative engagement connection and well-being across all ages.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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