Frontline Foundation
Frontline Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Frontline Foundation at a glance
In short: Frontline Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,900
- +117.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,900
- +117.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,900
- Total assets
- $5,484
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Frontline Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Each Morning ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $24K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Each Morning Bend, OR | Charity | $4,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,484 | $72,748 | $72,415 | $4,900 | 1 | $18,111 |
| 2023 | $5,151 | $89,190 | $97,957 | $2,250 | 1 | $14,377 |
| 2022 | $13,918 | $28,931 | $46,669 | $24,187 | 1 | $26,657 |
| 2021 | $31,656 | $55,512 | $36,254 | — | — | $18,816 |
| 2020 | $12,398 | $21,882 | $20,397 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $10,913 | $37,482 | $26,796 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frontline Foundation is led by Michael Sipe, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Sipe
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cathie Coe Sipe
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lindsay Welch
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shelly Gibbs (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Frontline Foundation
How much does Frontline Foundation give each year?
Frontline Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is Frontline Foundation?
Frontline Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $73K.
Where does Frontline Foundation operate?
Frontline Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Frontline Foundation's EIN?
Frontline Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1847653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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