Forefront
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 237376023 · Private foundation
Forefront is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.6M in giving and $18.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 399 individual grants from this funder — $26.2M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Forefront funds
Forefront's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Health Authority CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $993K | 2023 |
| University of Illinois Foundation CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $898K | 2024 |
| New Covenant Community Development Corp CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $672K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Forefront
Forefront's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at myforefront.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Forefront
- Does Forefront accept grant applications?
- Forefront's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Forefront fund?
- Forefront's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Westside Health Authority, University of Illinois Foundation, New Covenant Community Development Corp. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Forefront give in grants?
- Forefront's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.2M over 399 grants.
- Where is Forefront located?
- Forefront is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237376023.
- How can I find foundations similar to Forefront?
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