Forth Mobility Fund
Forth Mobility Fund reported $21.8 million in revenue and $20.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $84.44 went to program services, $14.41 to management and general costs and $1.15 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 95.9% of the total. Government grants made up 70.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $197,586 (Executive Dir.). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 1275% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $21MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.4% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.4% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 95.9% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 70.6% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $197,586 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.96% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 1.1 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseIncrease access to charging access to charging is a major barrier to electrification, especially for historically underserved communities. The organization builds programs around drivers who have traditionally faced the most barriers to electrification, working to make it as easy to charge a car as it is to park. During 2024, the organization worked on programs focused on increasing access to charging at the workplace, in multi-family dwellings, and worked to ensure public investments in charging were efficient, effective, and grounded in equity
Increase access to cars the organization builds programs around drivers who have traditionally faced the most barriers to electric transportation. The organization cultivates access and equitable adoption to evs through awareness, community-based programs and by reducing financial barriers. During 2024, the organization increased access to evs, designed and implemented affordable ev carsharing programs, engaged in community-centered outreach and education and developed models and financial tools to reduce cost barriers for ev adoption
Elevate partnerships profile & revenue the organization convenes diverse stakeholders who collaborate to advance equitable transportation systems, helping them find common ground and ways to work together. The organization helps connect partner organizations, policymakers, and stakeholders to reach new markets and support sector growth to advance equitable electric transportation. During 2024, the organization planned outstanding events that engaged key audiences, provided key networking opportunities, and sparked partnerships
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Dir. Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $190,666 | $0 | $6,920 | $197,586 |
| DEPUTY DIR. Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,177 | $0 | $23,136 | $159,313 |
| POLICY DIR. Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $133,591 | $0 | $23,173 | $156,764 |
| DIR. FINANCE Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $108,143 | $0 | $22,359 | $130,502 |
| SR. COMM. MANAGER Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,715 | $0 | $10,136 | $125,851 |
| PROGRAMS DIR. Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $113,751 | $0 | $10,078 | $123,829 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Forth Mobility Fund (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $198K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b16 · 16 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 553
- Volunteers Part I, line 627
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses onlyIndividuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to Forth Mobility Fund totaling $1.4M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Forth Mobility Fund's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Forth Mobility Fund reported that 84.4% of its $20.7 million in expenses went to program services, 14.4% to management and general and 1.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Forth Mobility Fund pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Forth Mobility Fund reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $197,586, for the role of Executive Dir. (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Forth Mobility Fund get its money?
Of $21.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 95.9% came from contributions and grants (including 70.6% from government grants) and 4.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Forth Mobility Fund a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 45-4726335 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513159349301231 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443179349308049 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343109349301699 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233069349301333 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102959349300145 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202001339349301640 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 45-4726335: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.