New Frontiers Foundation
Historical FunderNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-4112843 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM D FORSYTH III |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 SKOKIE BLVD SUITE 500, NORTHBROOK IL 60062 |
| Phone | 8475099860 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO SPECIAL FORM. A LETTER REQUESTING A DONATION IS ACCEPTABLE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General fund | $2,542,800 |
| Highsight | Chicago, IL | General fund | $20,000 |
| Horizons for Youth | Chicago, IL | General fund | $20,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Chicago, IL | General fund | $20,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | General fund | $15,000 |
| Fora | Chicago, IL | General fund | $15,000 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | General fund | $15,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hfs Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| One Million Degrees | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Il | Wilmette, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,692,800 | 12 |
| 2023 | $116,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105254
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4112843
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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