Forward Motion Social Justice Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Forward Motion Social Justice Institute brings together community and labor leaders from across the United States to more fully understand the intersection of community, economy, society and environment and to be a training center for social justice organizers and produce education materials for use by social justice organizers and sponsor and convene educational conferences on problems of environmental, economic and political issues facing diverse communities.
- Income
- $197,712
- Spending
- $236,860
- Reserves
- 9.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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)
- $66,765 spent. National Conference - Gathering of network associated to discuss conditions for organizing, evaluate campaigns and discuss cross-sectoral strategies and planning for future campaigns. In 2025, over 150 people attended the national conference which led to specific plans for organizing interventions.
- $90,942 spent. Educational Trainings - Convened dozens of network members at eight different online educational events to better understand the current moment, issues facing constituents of different organizations and sectors.
- $76,417 spent. Webinars - Convened over 150 network associates as well as members of the public for webinar discussions intended to facilitate cross-sectoral evaluation and assessment and publicity of specific campaigns and organizational work. Webinar attendees were provided with specific opportunities for next steps - further educational opportunities and/or action steps.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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