Grantmaking public charityEIN 237376023
FOREFRONT
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Total Assets
$12.2M
FY 2023
Annual Giving
$12.6M
FY 2023
Grants Made
123
FY 2023
Avg Grant
$102K
FY 2023
Grant Range
—
Typical
Deadlines
—
Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$4.7MForefront 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.
Program 2
$460KConverge 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 onan interim or continuing basis.
Program 3
$673KPublic policy, illinois black advocacy initiative (ibai), entrepreneurship leadership development institute (edli), chicago african americans in philanthropy (caaip), others.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2023 filing
Total Revenue
$8.5M
Total Expenses
$19.1M
Giving Over Time
6 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
500 grants
Grant Size Distribution
500 grants
Geographic Focus
13 states
+3 more states
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