Frontier Foundation
Frontier Foundation is a private foundation based in Gardena, California. Its 2025 filing describes charitable activities that grant scholarships to underprivileged college and high school students.
Frontier Foundation at a glance
In short: Frontier Foundation gave $119K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $118,865
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,331
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,998,336
- +321.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frontier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14439 S Avalon Bl, Gardena, CA 90248
Phone: (310) 604-8208
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frontier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seula OH ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 49 individual scholarships ($113,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 166 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient states included Texas (4%), Illinois (3%), Florida (3%), and New Jersey (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frontier Foundation gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 392% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $119K (2025). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 48 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $112,900 |
| Seula OH Clermont, FL | Schoarlship | $3,000 |
| UCI Foundation Irvine, CA | Scholarship | $1,965 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,998,336 | $2,407,142 | $120,690 | $118,865 | 51 | $118,865 | $113,803 | $30,317 |
| 2024 | $711,884 | — | $108,595 | $107,000 | 43 | $107,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $820,479 | $600 | $47,550 | $45,930 | 30 | $45,930 | — | — |
| 2022 | $867,429 | $82,900 | $51,629 | $50,000 | 22 | $50,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $836,158 | $65,000 | $30,408 | $28,930 | 20 | $28,930 | — | — |
| 2020 | $801,566 | $50,000 | $31,462 | $30,000 | 28 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frontier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it grants scholarships to underprivileged college students and underprivileged high school students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $118,865. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $9,900, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported award was a $9,900 scholarship to an individual recipient. Other large awards included a $5,000 scholarship to an individual recipient and several $3,000 scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joyce Chung as president and Kenneth Chung as secretary.
Frontier Foundation is led by Joyce Chung, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joyce Chung
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Chung
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Frontier Foundation
How much does Frontier Foundation give each year?
Frontier Foundation gave $119K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 43 grants.
What is Frontier Foundation's typical grant size?
Frontier Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,331, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frontier Foundation give grants?
Frontier Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Frontier Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Frontier Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (50 grants).
How large is Frontier Foundation?
Frontier Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frontier Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it grants scholarships to underprivileged college students and underprivileged high school students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frontier Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frontier Foundation's EIN?
Frontier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1261404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Frontier Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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