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Forge Inc

Forge is a national trans/nonbinary anti-violence organization, providing training and technical assistance to service providers, so they can improve their ability to serve trans survivors with a trauma-informed, …

Education Milwaukee, WI EIN 201795062 · IRS
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Forge Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Forge is a national trans/nonbinary anti-violence organization, providing training and technical assistance to service providers, so they can improve their ability to serve trans survivors with a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive approach. Forge also provides some direct services to trans survivors who have experienced violence.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.54%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.8% of total expenses ($109,426 of $693,459).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Forge 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 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 201795062. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $752K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Forge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Forge Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Forge Inc has $752K in annual revenue. 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.

Forge Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $752K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Forge Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Forge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Forge Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Forge is a national trans/nonbinary anti-violence organization, providing training and technical assistance to service providers, so they can improve their ability to serve trans survivors with a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive approach. Forge also provides some direct services to trans survivors who have experienced violence. Forge Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among education charities registered in United States: Forge Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $752K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Forge Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Forge Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201795062, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MI
Michael Munson
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

JO
Joseph D••••
Director
K
K A••• K••••••
Director
LO
Loree C•••••••••••
SECRETARY
MI
Michael M•••••
TREASURER
MO
Molly B••••• H•••••
Director
NE
Neela R T•••
Director
S
S B••• D•••••
Director
SH
Shannon P•••• M•••••
Director
TR
Trystan C•••••
BOARD CHAIR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Forge Inc This page 70 $752,438 -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forge Inc

What is Forge Inc?
Forge Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. Forge is a national trans/nonbinary anti-violence organization, providing training and technical assistance to service providers, so they can improve their ability to serve trans survivors with a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive approach. Forge also provides some direct services to trans survivors who have experienced violence.
When was Forge Inc founded?
Forge Inc was founded in 1994.
Who leads Forge Inc?
Michael Munson serves as Treasurer.
Where is Forge Inc located?
Headquartered in Milwaukee, United States.
What is Forge Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Forge Inc trustworthy?
Forge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Forge Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 201795062.