FOREFRONT

CHICAGO, IL, 60606-3414 (312) 578-0090 Est. 1974 EIN 23-7376023
T50Z— Philanthropy & Grantmaking Form 990 501(c)(3)
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Mission

WE MOBILIZE OUR MEMBERS TO WORK COLLECTIVELY AROUND ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM AND TO THE SECTOR BY ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF (A) THE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION AND (B) ALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES AND THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; IDENTIFYING AND PROMOTING THE ROLE OF PHILANTHROPY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION AND ALL NONPROFIT CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; FOSTERING INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT, TRAINING AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO ADVANCE THE GROWTH, MANAGEMENT AND IMPACT OF MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS SOCIAL CHALLENGES WITH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
448
Total Giving
$31.8M
Recipients
448
Years Active
2019 - 2023
Avg grant: $68,901 Median: $37,250

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
2023123$12.6M $102K5964
202261$4.7M $77K2239
202172$5.0M $70K4032
2020108$6.6M $61K9117
201984$2.9M $34K840

Sectors Funded

Human Services
61
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
57
Community Improvement
49
Education
33
Housing & Shelter
21
Arts, Culture & Humanities
20
Employment
17
Environment
15
and 16 more sectors

Top States

Illinois
419
California
7
Indiana
4
New York
4
Michigan
3
Colorado
2
District of Columbia
2
Texas
2
and 5 more states

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
150
$100K - $500K
55
$5M - $10M
49
$500K - $1M
48
$10M - $50M
45
Over $50M
25
Under $100K
13

Top Grantees

and 15 more grantees

Grants Awarded · 425 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$8,534,739
Total Expenses
$19,097,720
Net Assets
$9,119,706
31 employees 65 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
5.7 months Adequate
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 62.2%
Expenses ↑ 91.3%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 91.2% Earned revenue 6.7% Investment 2.1%
Expense Breakdown
Program 91.9% Management 6.0% Fundraising 2.1%

Officers & Trustees (31)

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Filing History (5 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2023 Form 990$8,534,739 $19,097,720$9,119,706
2022 Form 990$22,563,689 $9,985,432$21,010,576
2021 Form 990$14,471,149 $9,388,075$8,430,652
2020 Form 990$8,901,727 $10,780,650$3,350,529
2019 Form 990$9,621,316 $7,607,554$5,107,018

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EIN: 23-7376023 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data