Front and Centered is a statewide, community driven coalition working to achieve environmental justice by asserting policy solutions that center equity. Our members are the leadership of communities first and worst hit by environmental and climate impacts, communities of color and indigenous communities.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$291K
-25.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+49.4% YoY
About Front and Centered
Based on IRS filings
Front and Centered is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 14 grants totaling $291K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,568,251 | $2,750,492 | $1,739,945 |
| Revenue | $2,584,627 | $3,411,503 | $1,810,196 |
| Expenses | $3,027,050 | $2,394,189 | $1,697,552 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,557 | $5,608 | $1,383 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Front and Centered
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition ($53,618), Solid Ground Washington ($45,000), Institue for Washingtons Future ($37,220).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Rights Washington Seattle, WA | Transportation genera operating | $27,950 |
| Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition Seattle, WA | HEAL General operating | $53,618 |
| Institue for Washingtons Future Bellingham, WA | General operating | $37,220 |
| Mother Africa Kent, WA | HEAL General operating | $22,450 |
| Rainier Avenue Radio LLC Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Na'ah Illahee Fund Seattle, WA | HEAL General operating | $9,050 |
| Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media & Education Portland, OR | General operating | $8,650 |
| People Empowerment and Renewal Services Tacoma, WA | HEAL General operating | $10,450 |
| Puget Sound Sage Seattle, WA | HEAL General operating | $20,450 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation Seattle, WA | HEAL General operating | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deric Gruen | Co-Executive Director | 40 | $133,483 |
| Aurora Martin | Co-Executive Director | 40 | $120,304 |
| Susan Balbas | Board President | 0.5 | — |
| Jill Mangalliman | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Barbara BG Nabors-Glass | Board President | 0.5 | — |
| David Morales | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Front and Centered?
Front and Centered is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Front and Centered?
As of 2023, Front and Centered holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $291K in 2023.
Where does Front and Centered operate?
Front and Centered has awarded grants in California, Florida, Maryland, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Front and Centered award?
In 2023, Front and Centered awarded 14 grants totaling $291K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Front and Centered's EIN?
Front and Centered's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3336800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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