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The Forge for Families Inc

EIN 76-0485959 · Houston, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HOLISTICALLY EQUIP FAMILIES TO FULFILL THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
35
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$191,517, executive director/board m

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $433,290 spent. THE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 CHILDREN AND 50 PARENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023, AND APPROXIMATELY 68 STUDENTS AND 65 PARENTS DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY OPERATION IS FROM 3:00PM - 6:30PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE MAINSTAY OF THE PROGRAM IS TO BECOME AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM BY PROVIDING HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING IN MATH AND READING. COMPUTER-BASED READING AND MATH ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE IS USED TO MEASURE AND ASSESS PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH VOLUNTEERING
  2. $325,232 spent. THE FORGE ATHLETIC DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INTERNAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUTH AGES 5-10, AND THREE AAU BASKETBALL TEAMS. THE AAU TEAMS COMPETE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND OUT OF TOWN TOURNAMENTS WITHIN 5 HOURS.
  3. $291,107 spent. THE FORGE SUMMER CLUB SERVED OVER 108 STUDENTS FOR 8 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. THE GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS A FUN EXPERIENCE, WHILE MEETING THE PRACTICAL CHILD CARE NEEDS FOR PARENTS. DAILY ACTIVITIES CONSISTED OF ORGANIZED TEAM SPORTS ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS. THE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WERE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS RETAIN WHAT THEY HAD LEARNED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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