Committed to Accountability & Transparency
Families Forward is consistently ranked as one of the best run charities in Orange County. Families Forward participates with Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and Connect OC, operated by the Orange County Community Foundation, to ensure supporters have easy access to information about our organization.
Families Forward was named a Perfect 100 Charity as rated by Charity Navigator in 2019, earning a perfect score for our financial health and accountability & transparency. We are honored to be one of just 77 nonprofits listed, placing us in the top 1% of charities rated.
2020-2021 Audited Financials at a Glance
Families Forward understands the importance of having a diverse funding base. The strength of our budget comes from a balanced approach of government, corporate, foundation, and individual contributions to implement our programs and services.
FY 2020-2021 Revenues
FY 2020-2021 Expenses
For every $1.00 donated to Families Forward, $0.90 directly funds programs and services to client families. This is a direct result of Families Forward’s careful management of resources, an extensive volunteer corps and thousands of food and product donations.
Audit
Families Forward’s latest Audit of Financial Statements (2020-2021) is also available. This audit includes information about our internal accounting and financial reporting processes and controls.
Form 990
The Form 990 is a yearly report which all nonprofit organizations are required to file with the IRS. Families Forward’s most recent filing is the 2020-2021 Form 990.
Annual Report
Families Forward’s Annual Report provides a yearly overview of our programs and services and our impact on homeless and disadvantaged families in Orange County. View the 2021 Donor Impact Report Online
