Forefront
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $14.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- 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 06/2023, Forefront employed 36 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 06/2022, Forefront generated $14.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 4 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 384 individual grants totaling $20,303,181. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
CONVERGE CONSULTING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (EDLI), PUBLIC POLICY, ILLINOIS BLACK ADVOCACY INITIATIVE (IBAI), OTHER FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS
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.
CHICAGO AFRICAN AMERICANS IN PHILANTHROPY (CAAIP) IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING RACIAL EQUITY IN PHILANTHROPY BY ADVOCATING FOR INVESTMENTS IN BLACK COMMUNITIES AND EXPANDING BLACK LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SOCIAL SECTOR. BY CHALLENGING THE CURRENT ASSUMPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND POLICIES THAT INHIBIT RESTORATION, GROWTH, AND PROSPERITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES, WE ARE DEVELOPING STRATEGIES THAT INFLUENCE HOW PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES ARE ALLOCATED AND ADVANCING THE WORK OF RACIAL EQUITY IN OUR SECTOR. CAAIP FOSTERS COMMUNITY AMONG BLACK PEOPLE IN CHICAGO AND ACROSS THE MIDWEST BY SERVING AS A COMMUNAL SPACE FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. BY INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF BLACK LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY, ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY AND BUILDING A COHESIVE AND VITAL COMMUNITY, CAAIP AIMS TO REDIRECT PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES AND DECISION-MAKING TO BLACK COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Monique B Jones President, CEO | Officer | 40 | $271,437 |
Derek Stovall-Leonard CFO | Officer | 40 | $185,461 |
Yusef Garcia Chief External Affairs Officer | 40 | $147,999 | |
Karen Lehman Director, Fresh Taste | 40 | $112,585 | |
Robin Krouse Controller | 40 | $112,447 | |
Lisa May Simpson Chief Program Officer | 40 | $101,608 |
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 | $1,055,148 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $394,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,332,556 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,781,704 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $683,105 |
| Investment income | $1,366 |
| 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 | $14,471,149 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,080,751 |
| 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. | $478,177 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,659 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,598,855 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $138,834 |
| Other employee benefits | $149,287 |
| Payroll taxes | $146,488 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,655 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $622,994 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,180 |
| Office expenses | $54,520 |
| Information technology | $363,012 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $383,213 |
| Travel | $10,612 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,170 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $58,954 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,666 |
| Insurance | $7,506 |
| All other expenses | $27,043 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,388,075 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,966,389 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,735,865 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,379,932 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,507 |
| 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 | $81,198 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,185 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,918 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $150,000 |
| Total assets | $9,409,994 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $157,442 |
| Grants payable | $672,000 |
| 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 | $979,342 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,606,873 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $823,779 |
| 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 | $9,409,994 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Forefront has awarded $4,721,938 in support to 61 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WESTSIDE HEALTH AUTHORITY PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $993,000 |
YMEN PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $495,000 |
AUSTIN COMING TOGETHER PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $450,000 |
BUILD INCORPORATED PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $376,398 |
BETHEL NEW LIFE INC PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |