EIN 84-2803392

Law Forward

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Law Forward preserves fundamental democratic principles, supports Wisconsin's commitment to clean and open government, and promotes a progressive vision through impact litigation, administrative processes, and public education. The organization develops cases, identifying opportunities to use litigation to develop the law in significant ways and confronts legislative wrongdoing, whether it be procedural errors or inconsistency with the state or federal constitution.
Total revenues
$3,877,175
2023
Total expenses
$2,035,692
2023
Total assets
$5,637,044
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at Law Forward

The organization develops cases, identifying opportunities to use litigation to develop the Law in significant ways. The organization confronts legislative wrongdoing, whether it be procedural errors, inconsistency with the state or federal constitution, or substantive shortcomings. The organization develops and litigates innovative test cases in the issue areas of democratic principles and transparent government and ensures that state agencies fulfill their administrative mandates.

Grants made by Law Forward

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Souls To the PollsSouls To the Polls Project$25,000

Who funds Law Forward

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$500,000
Telescope FundGeneral Support$400,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$358,750
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Law Forward

NameTitleCompensation
Nicole SafarExecutive Director$118,450
Kathleen McNeilDirector of Administration
Jeff MandellGeneral Counsel$0
Nicole BernerGeneral Counsel, Service Employees International
Judy ZiewaczSecretary and Treasurer$0

Financials for Law Forward

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,818,797
Program services$800
Investment income and dividends$56,151
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,427
Total revenues$3,877,175

Form 990s for Law Forward

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
Data update history
December 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Klarman Family Foundation
December 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from WM Collins Kohler Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Telescope Fund
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
222 W Washington Ave 250
Madison, WI 53703
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
lawforward.org/ 
Phone
(608) 285-2485
IRS details
EIN
84-2803392
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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