Forefront
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $8.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7376023
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.
Form
990T
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Weinheimer President, CEO (to Jun '20) | 0 | $156,296 | |
Derek Stovall-Leonard CFO | Officer | 40 | $153,135 |
Karen Lehman Director, Fresh Taste | 40 | $151,636 | |
Dawn Melchiorre COO | Officer | 40 | $146,706 |
Yusef Garcia Vp, Develop & Communications | 40 | $131,937 | |
Robin Krouse Controller | 40 | $100,432 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gcr Consulting Llc Consulting | 6/29/21 | $131,480 |
Wilburn Strategic Solutions Inc Consulting | 6/29/21 | $101,357 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,638,211 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $477,812 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,727 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,572,293 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $108,107 |
| Other employee benefits | $146,162 |
| Payroll taxes | $146,510 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,552 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,278 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $623,555 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,904 |
| Office expenses | $33,029 |
| Information technology | $153,435 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $322,184 |
| Travel | $8,094 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $159,556 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,808 |
| Insurance | $33,787 |
| All other expenses | $99,321 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,780,650 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,504,917 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $619,864 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,128,957 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $47,367 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $92,836 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,851 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $31,869 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $150,000 |
| Total assets | $3,633,661 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133,232 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $149,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $283,132 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,169,741 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,180,788 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,633,661 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Forefront has awarded $6,610,211 in support to 108 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $315,000 |
Urbana, IL PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $272,800 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $241,000 |
Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 45 grants that Forefront has recieved totaling $3,379,769.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $500 |
| Ending Balance | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Forefront Chicago, IL | $3,633,661 | $8,901,727 |
Holl Trust B Presbyterian Home Milwaukee, WI | $34,163,292 | $4,097,383 |
Shoppinggives Foundation Chicago, IL | $463,970 | $1,669,819 |
Coca Qalicb Inc Saint Louis, MO | $31,981,162 | $1,980,360 |
National Association Of Charitable Gift Planners Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,287,608 | $1,242,754 |
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,099,351 | $1,191,041 |
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,066,230 | $804,018 |
Nonprofit Connect Network Learn Grow Kansas City, MO | $2,501,951 | $1,465,132 |
Wisconsin Philanthropy Network Inc Milwaukee, WI | $894,082 | $720,344 |
Richard G Moench Charitable Tr Peter J Sacopulos Ttee Terre Haute, IN | $9,912,661 | $1,644,844 |
Love Thy Neighborhood Louisville, KY | $166,413 | $547,792 |
Geevarghese Family Charitable Foundation Louisville, KY | $0 | $55,830 |