Front Porch Investments
Front Porch Investments is an Omaha, Nebraska–based public charity formed in 2021. Its stated mission is to increase funding, innovation, and strategic partnerships in support of affordable housing across the Greater Omaha metro area.
Front Porch Investments at a glance
In short: Front Porch Investments gave $3.8M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $384K), mostly in Nebraska. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,836,181
- -43.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -56.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $383,618
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $50,478,313
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Front Porch Investments
- Contact
Mailing address: 1120 S 101St 320, Omaha, NE 68124
Phone: (402) 342-3458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Front Porch Investments
Who Front Porch Investments funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Together Inc ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 23 grants of 48 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission focuses on affordable housing across the Greater Omaha metro area. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Front Porch Investments open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $155K; repeat grants $536K. How we count
Medians: $175K first-time, $337K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2024) to $6.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together Inc Omaha, NE | Human Services | $1,627,367 |
| Project Houseworks Omaha, NE | Housing, Shelter | $580,000 |
| Southside Redevelopment Corp Omaha, NE | Community Improvement,Capacity Bldg | $350,000 |
| Metro Revamp Collective - ReI Omaha, NE | Human Services | $324,000 |
| I Be Black Girl Omaha, NE | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advoca | $200,000 |
| RISE Academy Omaha, NE | Crime, Legal Related | $200,000 |
| Restoring Dignity Omaha, NE | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocy | $182,870 |
| Omaha by Design Omaha, NE | Public, Society Benefit | $152,464 |
| MAPA Foundation Omaha, NE | Public Safety, Disaster Preparednes | $150,000 |
| Volunteers Assisting Seniors Omaha, NE | Human Services | $69,480 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,478,313 | $5,401,502 | $5,189,755 | $3,836,181 | 10 | $2,312,680 |
| 2023 | $50,137,174 | $5,375,119 | $8,500,590 | $6,816,154 | 23 | $2,204,430 |
| 2022 | $53,366,754 | $58,644,721 | $5,482,966 | $3,896,378 | 15 | $493,922 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Front Porch Investments’ stated mission is to increase funding, innovation, and strategic partnerships in support of affordable housing across the Greater Omaha metro area. Its program materials describe work to support affordable housing and homelessness prevention through strategic investment and coordinated leadership.
The 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. Project Houseworks says it preserves quality affordable housing; Southside Redevelopment Corporation says it works on community-driven revitalization in South Omaha; and Restoring Dignity says it advocates for housing equity for Omaha’s refugee communities. Other 2024 grantees include RISE Academy, whose mission is to break generational cycles of incarceration, and I Be Black Girl, a collective for Black women, femmes, and girls focused on autonomy, abundance, and liberation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Front Porch Investments reported 10 grants totaling $3,836,181. Grant amounts ranged from $69,480 to $1,627,367, with a median of $200,000. Its largest grants were $1,627,367 to Together Inc. for human services, $580,000 to Project Houseworks for housing and shelter, $350,000 to Southside Redevelopment Corporation for community improvement and capacity building, and $324,000 to Metro Revamp Collective - ReI for human services.
The funder describes a Development and Preservation Fund and a Catalyzing Affordable Housing Development RFP for a community-centered housing project on a 4.72-acre Omaha site. The RFP description says the initiative seeks developers committed to resident wellbeing, design excellence, and long-term affordability, with a preference for projects incorporating trauma-informed design and accessible green spaces.
The funder says it conducts due diligence to confirm grants go to qualified charities and are not used for private benefit or exchanged for goods and services. It says the process is monitored by its board. For project funding, the program description directs interested applicants to complete a Loan Program Interest Form; it says a Loan Manager will then schedule an initial call to discuss project details, milestones, and application timelines and next steps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erin Bock as Chairman & ED; Donna Kush as Vice Chairman; Kerri Sanchez, Anthony Cerasoli, and Gail Graeve as directors; Keith Station as Secretary; and Collette Lozier as Treasurer.
Front Porch Investments is led by Erin Bock, Chairman & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Bock
Chairman & Executive Director
Treasurer → Chairman & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Graeve
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Sanchez
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Cerasoli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Kush
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Station
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Collette Lozier
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Susan Buffett (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd Heistand (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Meridith Dillon (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Naomi Hattaway (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Front Porch Investments
How much does Front Porch Investments give each year?
Front Porch Investments gave $3.8M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.8M across 23 grants.
What is Front Porch Investments's typical grant size?
Front Porch Investments's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $383,618, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Front Porch Investments that year got $155K on average.
Where does Front Porch Investments give grants?
Front Porch Investments gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (10 grants).
Does Front Porch Investments give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Front Porch Investments's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (3 grants).
Who are Front Porch Investments's largest grantees?
Front Porch Investments's largest 2024 grantees include Together Inc ($1,627,367), Project Houseworks ($580,000) and Southside Redevelopment Corp ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Front Porch Investments?
Front Porch Investments reported $50.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What does Front Porch Investments fund?
Front Porch Investments’ stated mission is to increase funding, innovation, and strategic partnerships in support of affordable housing across the Greater Omaha metro area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Front Porch Investments?
Front Porch Investments has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Front Porch Investments's EIN?
Front Porch Investments's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1820951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Front Porch Investments funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/front-porch-investments-morg_b0471a02067b413c9d346696cdf418d2
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