Citizens Moving Forward Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS, CURRICULUMS, AND ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE SOCIALIZATION OF SENIORS AND THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, THROUGH COMPUTER CLASSES, A MONTHLY LUNCHEON, DINNERS, AND RENTAL SPACE FOR EVENTS.
- Income
- $79,560
- Spending
- $57,216
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $44,780 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE CAPACITY BUILDING: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFFORDABLE RENTAL SPACE TO NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEETINGS, TRAINING, AND EVENTS. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE MISSIONS OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS BY OFFERING ACCESSIBLE, LOW-COST VENUES THAT ENABLE THEM TO CARRY OUT THEIR OWN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. IN SOME CASES, FEES ARE DISCOUNTED OR WAIVED ENTIRELY TO ENSURE THAT COST IS NOT A BARRIER TO IMPACT.
- $6,275 spent. COMPUTER LITERACY, OTHER PUBLIC CLASSES, AND EVENTS: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THESE CLASSES PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, INTERNET NAVIGATION, EMAIL USAGE, AND ACCESSING ESSENTIAL ONLINE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO REDUCE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PARTICIPANTS. CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT NO COST OR A NOMINAL FEE. SEWING CLASS ALSO OFFERED.
- $6,161 spent. SENIOR GATHERINGS, DINNERS, EVENTS: THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS REGULAR SENIOR LUNCHEONS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, REDUCE ISOLATION, AND SUPPORT THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE GATHERINGS PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT AND OFTEN INCLUDE INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION AMONG PARTICIPANTS, MANY OF WHOM LIVE ALONE OR HAVE LIMITED MOBILITY.
Source: Form 990 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 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 2025.
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 November 2016.
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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