Nonprofit · EIN 76-0485959
THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77021
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,829,356 | $1,780,874 | $48,482 | $7,318,531 | $87,763 | $7,230,768 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,109,065 | $1,854,111 | $254,954 | $7,229,552 | $47,266 | $7,182,286 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,813,977 | $1,710,952 | $103,025 | $6,975,098 | $47,766 | $6,927,332 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,476,828
- Program service revenue
- $168,338
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $34,575
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$325,389
- Other revenue
- $184,190
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $880,073
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,003,708
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,974
- Travel
- $8,238
- Depreciation
- $159,629
- Program services (functional)
- $1,582,099
- Management and general (functional)
- $198,775
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,229,552
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,318,531
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $87,763
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,230,768
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,908,749
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,123,042
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $107,726
- Gross receipts
- $2,216,155
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA L THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/BOARD M Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $165,896 | $35,425 |
| DAVID WYNNE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK BURGHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON B BAWCOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS KUIPERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE L COSBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DALTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARIC M JELLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK C MEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN T PIPER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS D WEEKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN M WYNNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYANT LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA L THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/BOARD M Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $158,121 | $33,396 |
| DAVID WYNNE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK BURGHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT B BAWCOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS KUIPERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE L COSBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARIC M JELLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK C MEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN T PIPER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN SPENCER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS D WEEKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN M WYNNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYANT LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ WADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA L THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/BOARD M Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $141,249 | $22,206 |
| DAVID WYNNE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK BURGHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT B BAWCOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DZ COFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE L COSBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARIC M JELLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK C MEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN T PIPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN SPENCER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS D WEEKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN M WYNNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3435 DIXIE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77021-1246
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DANA L THOMAS, 3435 DIXIE DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77021
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN S TRUESDEL, BUSINESS MANAGER
- Phone
- (713) 660-1863
- Website
- WWW.FORGEFORFAMILIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCCONNELL & JONES LLP
Mission
TO HOLISTICALLY EQUIP FAMILIES TO FULFILL THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- THE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 62 STUDENTS AND 60 PARENTS DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, COMPARED TO APPROXIMATELY 68 STUDENTS AND 65 PARENTS DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. OPERATING MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M., AND FRIDAYS FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., THE PROGRAM EXTENDS THE LEARNING DAY BY PROVIDING A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT REINFORCES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. ACADEMIC SERVICES INCLUDED DAILY HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE ACROSS CORE SUBJECT AREAS, INDIVIDUALIZED ONE-ON-ONE READING THERAPY FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-5 PROVIDED BY A CERTIFIED READING SPECIALIST AND READING INTERVENTION FOR ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS THROUGH THE MINDPLAY VIRTUAL READING COACH PROGRAM. THIS INDIVIDUALIZED, DATA-DRIVEN LITERACY PLATFORM PROVIDES TARGETED INSTRUCTION WHILE MEASURING STUDENT PROGRESS AND READING GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND BEHAVIOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN DECISION-MAKING, SELF-REGULATION, LEADERSHIP, AND POSITIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS. THE PROGRAM ALSO EMPHASIZES FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. PARENTS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT REINFORCED STUDENT SUCCESS AND STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND PROGRAM STAFF.Expenses $427,968 · revenue $56,477
- THE FORGE ATHLETIC DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM FEATURES AN INTERNAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR ROUGHLY 100 YOUTH ATHLETES AGED 5-10. IT ALSO SPONSORS THREE BOYS AND TWO GIRLS' AAU BASKETBALL TEAMS THAT COMPETE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND OUT-OF-TOWN TOURNAMENTS WITHIN A FIVE-HOUR RADIUS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORGE OFFERS TWO GIRLS' AAU VOLLEYBALL TEAMS AND A VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CAMP.Expenses $315,475 · revenue $19,579
- THE FORGE SUMMER DAY CAMP SERVED MORE THAN 115 STUDENTS DURING ITS EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM. DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, ENGAGING, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHILE SUPPORTING THE CHILDCARE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES, THE PROGRAM COMBINES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, RECREATION, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN DAILY TEAM SPORTS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES, RECEIVED ACADEMIC REINFORCEMENT TO HELP PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS, AND PARTICIPATED IN CHARACTER-BUILDING LESSONS THAT PROMOTED LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, TEAMWORK, AND POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING. STUDENTS ALSO ENJOYED WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FIELD TRIPS THAT BROADENED THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND EXPOSED THEM TO CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE HOUSTON AREA.Expenses $308,412 · revenue $92,282
- Expenses $530,244 · revenue $191,251
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0485959
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,318,531
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,216,155
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,829,356 | $1,780,874 | $7,318,531 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,109,065 | $1,854,111 | $7,229,552 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,813,977 | $1,710,952 | $6,975,098 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,979,845 | $1,454,185 | $6,878,754 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 76-0485959).
Questions about THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC
- What is the EIN of THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC is 76-0485959.
- Is THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES 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 THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DANA L THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,896 (DANA L THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/BOARD M).
- How much revenue does THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,829,356, expenses of $1,780,874 and total assets of $7,318,531 at year end.
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