Forefront

“Any organization or individual which subscribes to the purposes and basic policies and contributes annual financial support to the continuing operation of this corporation in the amount determined from time to time by the board of directors, may become a member of this corporation.”

“Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.”

“With the assistance of the chief financial officer, outside accountants prepare the 990. The chief financial officer reviews a draft of the 990 and compares numbers to audited financial statements. The forefront president & ceo and the chief financial officer review the draft with the audit/finance committee members at a scheduled meeting. The draft is provided to the entire board for review. The board is invited to a conference call to ask questions and offer comments to the president and ceo and the chief financial officer.”

“The organization identifies each board member and employee with a stated conflict of interest or potential and maintains a list of the stated conflicts / potential conflicts.”

“Ceo: president's performance review committee: consists of the following board members - board chair, compensation and benefits committee chair, and treasurer. Comparability data obtained from other regional associations of grantmakers and from other nonprofit organizations. Annual decision process is substantiated in writing. Committee makes recommendation to board. Top management and all other employees: ceo and chief financial officer present salary pool recommendation to compensation & benefits committee based on change in cpi, organization's financial situation, and other relevant information. Compensation and benefits committee reviews and either approves and recommends to audit/finance committee, or amends, approves, and recommends to audit/finance committee.”

“Public disclosure of 1023 - the organization is not required to make its 1023 application available to the general public as it was formed prior to 07/15/1987.”

“Recent audited financial statements are available on the illinois attorney general's website. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not available to the general public.”

“Forefront began new fiscal sponsorships, including fresh taste, a project bettering food production in illinois, and open center for the arts, a project committed to developing artists and connecting them to the community.”

“Program consultants: program service expenses 403,486. Management and general expenses 77,705. Fundraising expenses 18,950. Total expenses 500,141. Bookkeeping and hr: program service expenses 157,055. Management and general expenses 30,246. Fundraising expenses 7,376. Total expenses 194,677. Computer and tech services: program service expenses 119,982. Management and general expenses 23,107. Fundraising expenses 5,635. Total expenses 148,724. Other fees for services: program service expenses 96,118. Management and general expenses 18,510. Fundraising expenses 4,515. Total expenses 119,143.”