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City Forward Collective Inc

CFC'S MISSION IS TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF MILWAUKEE AND ITS INSTITUTIONS, ECONOMY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY ENDING EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY AND ENSURING EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY …

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About City Forward Collective Inc

Ending Educational Inequity in Milwaukee

Founded
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

Cfc's mission is to secure the future of milwaukee and its institutions, economy, and quality of life by ending educational inequity and ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend a high-quality school.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, City Forward Collective Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

City Forward Collective Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 391590212. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

City Forward Collective Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391590212. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

City Forward Collective Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

City Forward Collective Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years. Its registered address is 111 W. Pleasant St, Suite 101, United States.

Based on official tax filings, City Forward Collective Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

City Forward Collective Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for City Forward Collective Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, City Forward Collective Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to City Forward Collective Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. City Forward Collective Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391590212, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JO
Joseph G••••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 74 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about City Forward Collective Inc

What is City Forward Collective Inc?
City Forward Collective Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. Ending Educational Inequity in Milwaukee
When was City Forward Collective Inc founded?
City Forward Collective Inc was founded in 1992.
Who leads City Forward Collective Inc?
Joseph Gessner serves as TREASURER.
Where is City Forward Collective Inc located?
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, United States.
What is City Forward Collective Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is City Forward Collective Inc trustworthy?
City Forward Collective Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is City Forward Collective Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 391590212.
What is City Forward Collective Inc's website?
https://www.cityforwardcollective.org