Forefront

Organization Overview

Forefront is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Forefront employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forefront is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Forefront generated $8.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Forefront has awarded 335 individual grants totaling $13,401,968. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BUILD A VIBRANT SOCIAL IMPACT SECTOR FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

FRESH TASTE IS A SPONSORED PROJECT OF FOREFRONT. IT IS A STAFFED FUNDER INITIATIVE FORMED IN 2002 BY A GROUP OF ILLINOIS-BASED FOUNDATIONS AND CHICAGO CITY OFFICIALS INTERESTED IN CHANGING HOW FOOD IS PRODUCED FOR, AND PROCESSED AND CONSUMED IN THE CHICAGO REGION.


FOREFRONT LEVERAGES THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFITS TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. FOUNDED IN 1974, FOREFRONT IS THE ONLY MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION IN ILLINOIS FOR FUNDERS AND NONPROFITS OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS THEIR ADVISORS AND CONSULTANTS. SOME 1,100 INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS BELONG TO FOREFRONT, AND THOUSANDS MORE BENEFIT FROM ITS RESOURCES, SOME OF WHICH ARE FREE. FOREFRONT IS BASED IN CHICAGO BUT SERVES THE ENTIRE STATE. IT IS A HUB FOR CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION AS WELL AS A SOURCE OF RESEARCH, PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS, INCLUDING A FREE LIBRARY, THAT STRENGTHEN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFITS. THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND MEDIA RELATIONS, FOREFRONT ALSO SERVES AS A LEADER AND VOICE FOR PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFITS, PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THEIR CRITICAL MISSIONS AND WORK.


CONVERGE CONSULTING IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OWNED AND MANAGED BY FOREFRONT THAT DELIVERS FINANCIAL, ACCOUNTING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SOLUTIONS TO NONPROFITS AND FOUNDATIONS SO THAT THEY CAN FOCUS ON THEIR MISSION. WE WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS ON AN INTERIM OR CONTINUING BASIS.


PUBLIC POLICY, OPEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS, CAAIP, OTHER FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Gcr Consulting Llc
Consulting
$131,480
Wilburn Strategic Solutions Inc
Consulting
$101,357
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,312,549
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $538,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,161,676
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,012,325
Total Program Service Revenue$877,983
Investment income $8,373
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,901,727

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Forefront has awarded $6,610,211 in support to 108 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHICAGO FOOD POLICY ACTION COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT

$315,000

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Urbana, IL

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT

$272,800

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT

$250,000

LITTLE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT

$241,000

ELAWA FARM FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lake Forest, IL

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT

$225,000

CHICAGO WORKERS' COLLABORATIVE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 45 grants that Forefront has recieved totaling $3,379,769.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arie And Ida Crown Memorial

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,000,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation

Mattoon, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$405,349
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION

$300,000
The Christopher Family Foundation

Westmont, IL

PURPOSE: FRESH TASTE FUND

$200,349
Walder Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FRESH TASTE - CHICAGO REGION FOOD SYSTEM FUND

$200,000
Grand Victoria Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$158,512
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$500
Ending Balance$500

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