2025-11-14T15:43:31-08:00 2024-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2024-01-01 851581238 FOREST FORWARD FORE 4696769567 PO BOX 152929 DALLAS TX 75315 ELIZABETH WATTLEY President & CEO 2025-11-14 true true Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ELIZABETH WATTLEY PO BOX 152929 DALLAS TX 75315 14897766 false X FORESTFORWARD.ORG Forest Forward works with the community to combat the causes and effects of systemic inequities through neighborhood revitalization that centers efforts to accelerate the advancement of marginalized people. The centerpoint of the project is the restoration and renovation of the historic Forest Theater in South Dallas. 20 20 8 127 0 7851097 14725607 0 141504 5312 -73120 7856409 14793991 30442 62886 0 781305 1144139 153000 1197419 1477240 2054009 2288987 3414034 5567422 11379957 24355200 35326558 5361430 4952831 18993770 30373727 Forest Forward works with the community to combat the causes and effects of systemic inequities through neighborhood revitalization that centers efforts to accelerate the advancement of marginalized people. The centerpoint of the project is the restoration and renovation of the historic Forest Theater in South Dallas. false false 1557583 62886 FOREST THEATER PROJECT PRESERVING OUR CULTURAL IDENTITY AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY, THE FOREST THEATER, ONCE KNOWN FOR ITS MARQUEE AND BECKONING LIGHTS, WILL BE RESTORED, YIELDING 45,000 SQUARE FEET DEDICATED TO FOUR CRITICAL SPACES: CONCERT HALL CREATIVE LABORATORY-13,000 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE TO HOUSE MOVEMENT AND RECORDING STUDIO, FLEX SPACE, RESOURCE CENTER, SENSORY IMMERSION ROOM, ARTIST CLASSROOMS, AND LABS ROOF DECK STUDIO THEATER Forest Theater groundbreaking was in April 2024. This officially launched the beginning of an $80m renovation and restoration project, with opening slated for mid-2026. The theater will be a centerpiece of this revitalized South Dallas neighborhood (located three blocks from the MLK Jr. Arts Academy).CRADLE TO COLLEGE EDUCATION PATHWAY & COMMUNITY OUTREACH - A MULTI-YEAR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING STUDENT ACCESS TO THE RESTORED FOREST THEATER AND ITS COMPONENT FEATURES SUCH AS THE SENSORY IMMERSION ROOM, STUDIO THEATER WITH ABILITY TO CONVERT FOR ANIMATION AND CGI TECHNOLOGY, AND PODCAST, BROADCAST, AND RECORDING STUDIO. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ARTS ACADEMY, EXTENDING ITS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS FROM PRE-K THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE.MLK Jr. Arts Academy moved from struggling school to high-performing, with several graduates accepted into the prestigious Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.Housing - Understanding that neighborhoods are impacted by their housing stock, Forest Forward works to establish collaborative relationships to support the development and construction of mixed-income housing. The approach to housing creation will focus on no displacement of residents and preserving affordability. 1557583 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true 61 0 true 8 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X VENTURITY 9726920380 14841 DALLAS PKWY 600 DALLAS TX 75254 ELIZABETH WATTLEY President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X 248846 0 0 SHARON CARSON CHIEF ADV. 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In addition, FF has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) not to be a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the IRC. Income generated from activities unrelated to FFs exempt purposes is subject to tax under IRC Section 511. FF did not have any unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2024. Therefore, no tax provision or liability has been reported.GAAP requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing FFs tax returns and recognition of a tax liability (or asset) if FF has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by FF, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The LLCs are disregarded entities for tax purposes and are included with the activity of FF for tax reporting purposes. false RISE 360 2560 HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN false 4915000 153000 4762000 4915000 153000 4762000 GROUNDBREAKING 84495 55325 29170 9543 29170 54220 10842 84495 55325 29170 9543 29170 54220 10842 103775 -74605 true 0 0 DIRECT ASSISTANCE 41 62886 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used THE APPLICANT MUST BE A PARENT AND/OR GUARDIAN OF A CURRENT MLK ART ACADEMY STUDENT AND MUST HAVE INCURRED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND IN NEED OF THE BASIC NECESSITIES. THE APPLICANT MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE, PROVIDE STATE IDENTIFICAITON DOCUMENT AND ESTABLISH PROOF OF RESIDENCY. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD/UTILITY PROVIDER ON THE BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED IN THE APPLICATION THAT MEETS THE CRITERIA. X X X false false false false false false false false false CHRIS DOWDY VP OF STRATEGY 163269 163269 ELIZABETH WATTLEY President & CEO 223846 25000 248846 SHARON CARSON CHIEF ADV. OFFICER 173077 173077 X furniture 3 55500 fmv false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE BOARD WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FILING OF THE FORM 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUALLY, OFFICERS MUST DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS MUST DISCLOSE FACTS OF ANY RELATIONSHIP WITH ENTITY'S PROPOSING TO CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS MAY BE TAKEN FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. MINUTES SHALL CONTAIN RELATED DETAILS, ANNUAL AFFIRMATION STATEMENTS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM DIRECTORS, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Salaries of key employees are based on competitive analysis within the Purpose Built Communities Network and approved by the board. A compensation study was conducted. 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