Environment
(C300)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
NATURE FORWARD INC
Financial strength (30%)
94/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
88/100
Impact (25%)
75/100
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Our Mission Nature Forward inspires residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy. Our Vision Nature Forward seeks to create a larger and more diverse community of people who treasure the natural world and work to preserve it.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$5.9M
Total Revenue
$5.7M
Total Expenses
$14.9M
Net Assets
151
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
86.2%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
31.56x
Liability-to-Asset
6.5%
Revenue Diversification
63.9%
Executive Compensation
$338K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 589 similar organizations
(United States, Environment, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
86.2% | 81.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
4.7% | 12.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
9.1% | 4.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
31.6 mo | 17.2 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
6.5% | 6.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
63.9% | 87.1% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
32.4% | 14.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
20.9% | 9.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
4.8% | 7.0% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| improved education, safer environment, and cleaner environment | 35,000 | $139.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.9M | $5.7M | $14.9M | 86.2% | 151 |
| 2024 | $4.5M | $4.7M | $14.2M | 83.4% | 127 |
| 2023 | $5.6M | $4.6M | $13.5M | 84.7% | 117 |
| 2022 | $5.1M | $4.4M | $12.2M | 84.9% | 77 |
| 2021 | $5.2M | $5.8M | N/A | — | 76 |
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