Facing Forward Inc.

Legal name: Facing Forward Inc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
271156050
IRS 990-N coverage
2021–2021
Official website data refreshed
Sep 2026
Forms available
Form 990-EZ 2017, Form 990-N 2021
Location
Greensboro, NC, US
Phone
1-704-604-1132
Rating confidence
Limited
Sector
Human Service Organizations

Official website

What the e-Postcard reports

Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
Yes
Termination reported
No
Principal officer
Charlene Pell
Tax period began
2021-07-01 00:00:00
Tax period ended
2022-06-30 00:00:00

Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2021. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.

Overview

From its website

Facing Forward Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Greensboro, NC, that supports individuals with congenital or acquired facial or physical differences. Founded by Charlene Pell, the organization offers educational seminars, peer support, advocacy, and referrals to help people navigate staring, build communication skills, and foster confidence. Programs include interactive workshops for students and adults, such as 'The Outside: Inside, You Decide' and 'FaceIT @Home,' an eight-week online psychological tool for managing appearance-related distress. Facing Forward also provides resources and public awareness initiatives to promote understanding and inclusion.

IRS classification

Human Service Organizations (NTEE P20).

Filing

Its tax year 2021 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice does not report termination.

Other filing

A Form 990-EZ for tax year 2017 is also available.

Federal status

IRS records show a prior automatic revocation followed by reinstatement.

Coverage

Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.

Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · IRS Form 990-N · IRS filing history · IRS Automatic Revocation List · Grant-readiness source coverage

The verdict

- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.

Rating breakdown

    Details

    • What they do: 3 programs and campaigns described on the official site
    • Postcard: tax year 2021 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
    • Contacts: How to reach this organization
    • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
    • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.