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FOUR TOWNS FORWARD INC
SIDNEY, NY · EIN 011705312 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S32 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$81K
expenses
$113K
net assets
$30K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, POSITIONING THE TRI-COUNTY APEX FOR GROWTH AND PROSPERITY. WE WILL WORK TO RETAIN PEOPLE AND BUSINESS IN THE TRI-TOWN AREA. WE SUPPORT THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF AFTON, BAINBRIDGE, SIDNEY, AND UNADILLA THROUGH GRANTS, FUNDRAISING, AND EVENTS. MONIES RAISED THROUGH OUR EVENTS ARE GIVEN BACK TO EACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS ORGANIZATION WORKS FOR INITIATIVES SUCH AS HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Four Towns Forward Inc promotes economic diversification and quality of life in the tri-town area of Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney, and Unadilla in New York. The organization supports local communities through fundraising, events, and grants, with proceeds directed to local Chambers of Commerce. It focuses on initiatives such as housing, homelessness, and economic development to retain residents and businesses in the region.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Grants Program
Distributes funds raised from events to local Chambers of Commerce in Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney, and Unadilla to support community betterment initiatives.
Economic Development Initiatives
Works on housing, homelessness, and economic development projects to retain people and businesses in the tri-town region.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
    • Community development initiatives addressing housing, homelessness, and economic development
      Engages in programs focused on housing, homelessness, and economic development in the tri-town region (Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney) to support long-term community stability and growth.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Fundraising for community betterment in four towns
      Raises funds through events and distributes proceeds to local chambers of commerce in Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney, and Unadilla to support community betterment initiatives.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Retaining residents and businesses through economic and quality-of-life initiatives
      Works to retain residents and businesses in the tri-town area (Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney) by promoting economic diversification and improving quality of life.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$81K
Contributions & grants$142K175%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-61K
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising41%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$30K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • JACKIE CAREY — TREASURER
  • JAKE COTTON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN HINMAN — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN LAWRENCE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN PAYNE — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY HINMAN — SECRETARY
  • PHIL WADE — DIRECTOR
  • RAY BAKER — DIRECTOR
  • RONALD BOGERT — VICE PRESIDE
  • TERESA SCHUNK — PRESIDENT
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Afton Chamber of Commerce Partner — Receives funds from FOUR TOWNS FORWARD INC for community betterment initiatives.
  • Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Partner — Receives funds from FOUR TOWNS FORWARD INC for community betterment initiatives.
  • Sidney Chamber of Commerce Partner — Receives funds from FOUR TOWNS FORWARD INC for community betterment initiatives.
  • Unadilla Chamber of Commerce Partner — Receives funds from FOUR TOWNS FORWARD INC for community betterment initiatives.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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