California Forward
California Forward
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About this organization
Mission
California Forward (CA FWD) leads a statewide movement, bringing people together across communities, regions and interests to improve government and create inclusive, sustainable growth for everyone. A 501(c)(3) organization, CA FWD drives collective action to identify solutions that can be taken to scale to meet the challenges the state is facing. The organization is driven by the belief that this collective action will help ensure the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of all people. It has a sister organization, the California Forward Action Fund, that engages in aligned lobbying and advocacy activities. CA FWD serves as the backbone for the California Stewardship Network, an alliance of regional leaders, and is the host of the California Economic Summit.
About
THIS PROGRAM ADVANCES FISCAL, GOVERNANCE AND POLICY REFORMS THAT REDUCE POVERTY, INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, ENABLE URBAN RENEWAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION IN CALIFORNIA'S DISTINCT REGIONS. IT ALSO WORKS DIRECTLY WITH COUNTY AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO TRANSFORM HOW THEY DESIGN AND EXECUTE COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE RESULTS FOR CALIFORNIANS INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE, SOCIAL SERVICE, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SYSTEMS.CA FWD'S PARTNERSHIP WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY PRODUCED A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN THE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM. THE RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO REDUCE COSTS AND IMPROVE RESULTS. THE RECOMMENDATIONS WERE ENDORSED BY DEPARTMENT LEADERS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOW BEING IMPLEMENTED. CA FWD HAS A SIMILAR PARTNERSHIP WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, WHERE A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THE JAIL POPULATION HAS INFORMED AND INSPIRED A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE SERVICES TO REDUCED UNNECESSARY INCARCERATION AND RECIDIVISM.CA FWD SUPPORTED THE MENTAL HEALTH OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION IN ITS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP AN INNOVATION INCUBATOR TO TRANSFORM SERVICE DELIVERY AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES.CA FWD, AS THE MANAGING PARTNER OF THE CA ECONOMIC SUMMIT, COORDINATED CIVIC AND BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRONG WORKFORCE PROGRAM AND IN CONSIDERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW STATEWIDE ONLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO SERVE THOSE NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED. THE PROPOSAL WAS ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE AND IS NOW BEING DEVELOPED. CA FWD IS WORKING TO DOCUMENT AND HELP BUILD STRONG EDUCATION-EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE JOB GROWTH AND THE EARNING POWER OF CALIFORNIANS.CA FWD, AS MANAGING PARTNER OF THE CA ECONOMIC SUMMIT, ORGANIZED ACTION TEAMS AND REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS THAT CULMINATED IN THE 2017 ECONOMIC SUMMIT, WHICH PRODUCED A COMPREHENSIVE ROADMAP TO SHARED PROSPERITY. THE PLAN DOCUMENTS PROGRESS MADE TOWARD MEETING THREE "ONE MILLION CHALLENGES" RELATED TO WORKFORCE HOUSING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, AND IDENTIFIED SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR. STATE LAWMAKERS AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEADERS ARE INVOLVED IN MANY ASPECTS OF THE SUMMIT TO UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT JOB CREATION, WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BETTER MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “To improve the quality of life for all californians by creating a more responsive, representative and cost-effective government.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To promote governmental reform in california through issue specific projects.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 127 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA, 94710.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 9 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $40,995.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- The organization pays $809,618 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $19,214 in fundraising expenses.