Nonprofit · EIN 39-1657328
FORWARD CAREERS INC
Tax-exempt · WAUKESHA, WI 53188
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,321,779 | $2,320,893 | $886 | $1,613,004 | $483,613 | $1,129,391 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,060,466 | $2,046,695 | $13,771 | $1,569,211 | $440,706 | $1,128,505 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,209,735 | $2,154,556 | $55,179 | $1,704,458 | $589,724 | $1,114,734 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,258,444
- of which government grants
- $1,916,078
- Program service revenue
- $48,000
- Investment income
- $15,335
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $366,141
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,828
- Other salaries and wages
- $518,716
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $892,265
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,100
- Occupancy
- $75,045
- Travel
- $14,170
- Depreciation
- $12,395
- Program services (functional)
- $2,029,929
- Management and general (functional)
- $290,964
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,569,211
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,613,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $483,613
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,129,391
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $983,618
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $145,773
- Gross receipts
- $2,321,779
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY SIMONS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $134,899 | $8,094 |
| JOSEPH STARRETT | CONTROLLER/TREASURER/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $92,250 | $5,535 |
| STEVE HOLTAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO SANCHEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHI KHOSLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMI MARTIN | DIRECTOR (FROM JANUARY 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY SIMONS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $129,383 | $7,763 |
| JOSEPH STARRETT | CONTROLLER/TREASURER/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $89,235 | $5,354 |
| STEVE HOLTAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO SANCHEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GOLDSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHI KHOSLA | DIRECTOR (FROM JUNE 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WEHRHEIM | DIRECTOR (THRU NOV 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY SIMONS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $120,948 | $7,257 |
| JOSEPH STARRETT | CONTROLLER/TREASURER/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $85,960 | $5,158 |
| STEVE HOLTAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO SANCHEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WEHRHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GOLDSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2607 N GRANDVIEW BLVD STE 140, WAUKESHA, WI 53188-1690
- In care of
- % CINDY SIMONS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CINDY SIMONS, 2607 N GRANDVIEW BLVD 140, WAUKESHA, WI 53188
- Signed the 990
- CINDY SIMONS, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (262) 695-7885
- Website
- FORWARDCAREERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
FORWARD CAREERS, INC. (FORWARD CAREERS) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF ADMINISTERING AND IMPLEMENTING JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS ACROSS SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN. OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP A THRIVING WORKFORCE AND STRONG ECONOMY BY BEING THE PREFERRED SOURCE FOR CAREER EXPLORATION, EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS TO EVERY PERSON AND BUSINESS.
Program accomplishments
- ADMINISTERING THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM. THE WIOA ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, YOUTH AND RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP JOB SEEKERS ACCESS EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO SUCCEED IN THE LABOR MARKET AND TO MATCH EMPLOYERS WITH THE SKILLS WORKERS THEY NEED TO COMPLETE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. THE ADULT PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 87 CLIENTS, THE DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 46 CLIENTS, AND THE YOUTH PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 73 CLIENTS WITH CAREER PLANNING, BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, AND IN-DEMAND EMPLOYER-LINKED TRAINING. THE RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO GROUPS OF WORKERS FACING LAYOFFS OR THEIR COMPANY IS HAVING A LARGE DOWNSIZING OF THEIR WORKFORCE OR COMPLETE CLOSER.Expenses $642,358 · grants $53,469
- THE NEXT (NURSING. EQUITY. EXPANSION. TRAINING.) PROGRAM TACKLES THE NEED FOR MORE NURSES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE RELATED OCCUPATIONS THROUGH A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH OF OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCES, AND INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING. THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM, AND HAS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 94 CLIENTS DURING THE PROGRAM.Expenses $491,653 · grants $277,181
- THE QUEST GRANT FOCUSES ON TRAINING INDIVIDUALS TO ADDRESS THE ACCESSIBILITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. FORWARD CAREERS PROVIDES OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCES, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, AND SUPPORTS TO ENRICH THE SUPPLY OF PROFICIENT CHILDCARE WORKERS. THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM, AND HAS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 64 CLIENTS DURING THE PROGRAM.Expenses $345,044 · grants $7,691
- PROVIDING VARIOUS JOB PLACEMENT, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB FAIRS, AND OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAM SERVICES.Expenses $550,874 · grants $27,800 · revenue $48,000
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1657328
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,613,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,321,779
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,321,779 | $2,320,893 | $1,613,004 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,060,466 | $2,046,695 | $1,569,211 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,209,735 | $2,154,556 | $1,704,458 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,346,923 | $2,228,208 | $1,417,810 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 39-1657328).
Questions about FORWARD CAREERS INC
- What is the EIN of FORWARD CAREERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORWARD CAREERS INC is 39-1657328.
- Is FORWARD CAREERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to FORWARD CAREERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORWARD CAREERS INC 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 FORWARD CAREERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FORWARD CAREERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FORWARD CAREERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CINDY SIMONS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORWARD CAREERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,899 (CINDY SIMONS, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does FORWARD CAREERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,321,779, expenses of $2,320,893 and total assets of $1,613,004 at year end.
Other nonprofits in WAUKESHA
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL AIR RAIL & TRANSPORTATION EIN 39-1419063 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MADISON AREA SHEET METAL WORKERS EDUCATION TRUST EIN 39-1415341 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WAUKESHA PROFESSIONAL DISPATCHERS ASSOCIATION INC EIN 20-8137829 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- PROHEALTH WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC EIN 39-0910727 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PROHEALTH CARE INC EIN 39-1486873 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PROHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC EIN 39-1083015 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CARROLL UNIVERSITY INC EIN 39-0806325 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PROHEALTH OCONOMOWOC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC EIN 39-0794174 · last filed 990 for 2025