CHICAGO, IL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)FOREFRONT, founded in 1974, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $16.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.6M, a strong 41% operating margin.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ONAN INTERIM OR CONTINUING BASIS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16,091,692 | $9,194,739 | +0.8% |
| Expenses | $9,454,921 | $19,097,720 | -0.5% |
| Net Income | $6,636,771 | $-9,902,981 | -1.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONIQUE B JONES | PRESIDENT, CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$286,886 | $23,940 | $310,826 |
| LISA MAY SIMPSON | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40.00 |
Highest
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$106,797 | $39,900 | $146,697 |
| AERICA CAMILLE LOVE | SR CONSULTANT, CONVERGE | 40.00 |
Highest
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$113,249 | $18,805 | $132,054 |
| DIANE SOTIROS | CFO (FROM DEC '24) | 40.00 |
Officer
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$5,194 | $846 | $6,040 |
| ANNA LEE | CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKIE LAKES-BATTLE | VICE CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM TYLER | TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY O'DONNELL | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE BENITO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELA CARLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CHRISTMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA EGWUEKWE-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE FLORES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| THEODIA GILLESPIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S HERRING SR | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| IANNA KACHORIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY KREMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN MACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANTRICE R MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIO TONY MARTINEZ JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DORRI MCWHORTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX PLEASANT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY POUNDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SHAW | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SOCORRO PESQUEIRA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN M TAMLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON UPTON LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUARA ZUMDAHL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,091,692 | $9,454,921 | $18,548,679 | $6,636,771 |
| 2024 | $8,534,739 | $19,097,720 | $12,196,932 | $-10,562,981 |
| 2024 | $9,194,739 | $19,097,720 | $12,856,932 | $-9,902,981 |
| 2023 | $22,563,689 | $9,985,432 | $26,120,035 | $12,578,257 |
| 2022 | $14,471,149 | $9,388,075 | $9,409,994 | $5,083,074 |
| 2021 | $8,901,727 | $10,780,650 | $3,633,661 | $-1,878,923 |
| 2020 | $9,621,316 | $7,607,554 | $6,049,358 | $2,013,762 |
| 2019 | $5,773,540 | $5,769,081 | $3,675,607 | $4,459 |
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