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Whats Your Forte Foundation

The Foundation's mission is designed to uplift, impact and empowers today's youth by establishing a sense of community, providing resources to further education, and creating mentorship opportunities.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Whats Your Forte Foundation

In 2013, matt forte, all pro running back for the chicago bears, established the matt forte foundation with his co-founder and wife danielle forte after learning that 14.7 % of chicago's high school dropouts were incarcerated, and nearly 42,000 teens did not receive high school diplomas. As a catalyst for change, and to meet the ever-growing need for wrap-around support in southside and westside neighborhoods in chicago, the foundation expanded programming from scholarships for higher education to directly facilitating ongoing programming in violence prevention, mentoring, financial literacy, workforce development programs, and youth empowerment opportunities. The evolution to highly varied, directly operated programming; motivated the name change from "matt forte foundation" to "what's your forte foundation," as it is known today. …

Founded
Headquarters
Tempe, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

The Foundation's mission is designed to uplift, impact and empowers today's youth by establishing a sense of community, providing resources to further education, and creating mentorship opportunities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 35.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 54.5% of total expenses ($60,641 of $111,321).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Whats Your Forte Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Whats Your Forte Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Whats Your Forte Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Tempe, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 464290311. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $172K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Whats Your Forte Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464290311. 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.

Whats Your Forte Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 81% 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.

Whats Your Forte Foundation is located in Tempe, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Whats Your Forte Foundation has $172K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% 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.

Whats Your Forte Foundation 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 small organization. It has $172K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Whats Your Forte Foundation. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Whats Your Forte Foundation 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

In 2013, matt forte, all pro running back for the chicago bears, established the matt forte foundation with his co-founder and wife danielle forte after learning that 14.7 % of chicago's high school dropouts were incarcerated, and nearly 42,000 teens did not receive high school diplomas. As a catalyst for change, and to meet the ever-growing need for wrap-around support in southside and westside neighborhoods in chicago, the foundation expanded programming from scholarships for higher education to directly facilitating ongoing programming in violence prevention, mentoring, financial literacy, workforce development programs, and youth empowerment opportunities. The evolution to highly varied, directly operated programming; motivated the name change from "matt forte foundation"... Whats Your Forte Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $172K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Whats Your Forte Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Whats Your Forte Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464290311, 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
$100K-$1M
81% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Matt F••••
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 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 · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Whats Your Forte Foundation

What is Whats Your Forte Foundation?
Whats Your Forte Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tempe, United States. In 2013, matt forte, all pro running back for the chicago bears, established the matt forte foundation with his co-founder and wife danielle forte after learning that 14.7 % of chicago's high school dropouts were incarcerated, and nearly 42,000 teens did not receive high school diplomas. As a catalyst for change, and to meet the ever-growing need for wrap-around support in southside and westside neighborhoods in chicago, the foundation expanded programming from scholarships for higher education to directly facilitating ongoing programming in violence prevention, mentoring, financial literacy, workforce development programs, and youth empowerment opportunities. The evolution to highly varied, directly operated programming; motivated the name change from "matt forte foundation" to "what's your forte foundation," as it is known today. The what's your forte foundation's mission is to invest in the equitable economic advancement of youth and families through partnership and purposeful relationships. Our vision is to be a powerful lever for social change, that facilitates transformational development on the south & west sides of chicago. We do this through philanthropy, innovative opportunities, robust engagement, and a continuum of services. The foundation holistically supports the entire community because we are not just about programs but community-based projects. It has been our charge to seek out the forgotten, disconnected(opportunity youth), and marginalized. Centering our outreach on the education of youth in the most underinvested neighborhoods and uplifting the family unit as a whole, we understand that strong families can transform culture in positive ways that last for generations to come.as a proud graduate of tulane university, matt understands the power of education and opportunity and how it changes lives for the better. Matt believes that through awareness, relationship-building and youth -focused empowerment, successful pathways can be chartered, and a t
When was Whats Your Forte Foundation founded?
Whats Your Forte Foundation was founded in 2013.
Who leads Whats Your Forte Foundation?
Matt Forte serves as President.
Where is Whats Your Forte Foundation located?
Headquartered in Tempe, AZ, United States.
What is Whats Your Forte Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Whats Your Forte Foundation trustworthy?
Whats Your Forte Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Whats Your Forte Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464290311.
What is Whats Your Forte Foundation's website?
http://whatsyourfortefoundation.org