Frontlines International Operations Inc
Frontlines International Operations is a public charity based in Lutz, Florida. It supports Christians and churches facing persecution through Bible distribution, direct aid, discipleship and church-leader training, and efforts to connect churches in the West with persecuted Christians.
Frontlines International Operations Inc at a glance
In short: Frontlines International Operations Inc gave $825K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Texas. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825,464
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,042
- -65.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,000
- Total assets
- $1,815,965
- +58.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% 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 Frontlines International Operations Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 18489 Us Highway 41 Box 2755, Lutz, FL 33548
Phone: (813) 293-6206
Website: https://frontlinesinternational.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frontlines International Operations Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jubal Band Ministries ($339K). Together the top 10 received $816K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes work serving persecuted Christians around the world and identifies the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Gulf Region in connection with Bible distribution. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Washington, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Texas accounted for 60% of grant dollars, Florida 12%, Georgia 10%, Washington 7%, and Alabama 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frontlines International Operations Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $135K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 45% 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 $586K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $825K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jubal Band Ministries McKinney, TX | Church Support | $339,250 |
| Digital Bible Society Conroe, TX | Bible Distribution | $153,969 |
| United Bible Societies Assoc Inc Miami, FL | Church Support | $100,070 |
| Lakeview Baptist Church Auburn, AL | SED | $49,275 |
| Brainard Baptist Church Chattanooga, TN | Bible Distribution | $38,000 |
| Puyallup Community Baptist Church Puyallup, WA | Bible Distribution | $38,000 |
| Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth I Cumming, GA | Bible Distribution | $31,800 |
| Biblical Ministries Worldwide Lawernceville, GA | Training | $24,000 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach Atlanta, GA | Bible Distribution | $23,100 |
| Crossroads at Lake Stevens Lake Stevens, WA | Training | $18,500 |
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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 | $1,815,965 | $3,670,646 | $3,110,450 | $825,464 | 11 | $14,902 |
| 2023 | $1,145,661 | $3,308,014 | $2,858,988 | $1,316,575 | 6 | $1,278 |
| 2022 | $662,307 | $1,749,095 | $1,147,166 | $586,095 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $59,370 | $108,945 | $71,090 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide Christians worldwide with what they need to survive persecution and thrive spiritually. Its website describes four areas of work: providing Bibles; biblical and discipleship training; advocacy and urgent relief; and church outreach, including evangelism, church planting, and pastoral care.
The 2024 filing describes Bible distribution to church leaders, evangelists, refugees, children, new believers, and seekers; direct aid to marginalized and displaced families; support for children’s schooling; and communications and travel opportunities intended to connect Western churches with persecuted Christians. It also lists discipleship, church-leader training, and social and economic development.
In 2024, the organization gave $339,250 to Jubal Band Ministries, whose stated mission is to invite people to become disciples of Christian life with Jesus. It gave $153,969 to Digital Bible Society, whose stated mission is worldwide distribution of digital Bibles and Christian materials.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Frontlines International Operations reported 11 grants totaling $825,464. Grants ranged from $9,500 to $339,250, with a median grant of $38,000.
The largest reported grants were $339,250 to Jubal Band Ministries for church support; $153,969 to Digital Bible Society for Bible distribution; and $100,070 to United Bible Societies Association Inc. for church support. Other listed recipients included Lakeview Baptist Church ($49,275), Brainard Baptist Church ($38,000), Puyallup Community Baptist Church ($38,000), Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth I ($31,800), Biblical Ministries Worldwide ($24,000), Middle East Bible Outreach ($23,100), Crossroads at Lake Stevens ($18,500), and Northside Baptist Church ($9,500).
The 2024 filing says grants were based on past relationships and the reliability of individuals to deliver results under grant requests. Those individuals coordinate the dispersal of grant funds with the president and board oversight, in accordance with grantors’ expressed wishes and grant documents. No application instructions or statement about unsolicited requests are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles G. White as president; Brian Scherer as chair; Ivy Wilbourne, Ken White, Leonard S. Robinson, and Clayton Slagle as directors; Junine Schoen as treasurer; Cindy Meid as secretary; and Ellen Grigsby as an employee.
Frontlines International Operations Inc is led by Charles G. White, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles G. White
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Scherer
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard S. Robinson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$24K (2024)
Ivy Wilbourne
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken White
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Slagle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Junine Schoen
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$35K (2024)
Ellen Grigsby
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Cindy Meid
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brain Scherer (2021–2022) — Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $107K, to Ellen Grigsby (Employee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frontlines International Operations Inc
How much does Frontlines International Operations Inc give each year?
Frontlines International Operations Inc gave $825K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 6 grants.
What is Frontlines International Operations Inc's typical grant size?
Frontlines International Operations Inc's median grant in 2024 was $38,000, and its average grant was $75,042, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frontlines International Operations Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Frontlines International Operations Inc give grants?
Frontlines International Operations Inc gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Georgia (10%).
Does Frontlines International Operations Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Frontlines International Operations Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Bible Distribution" (6 grants).
Who are Frontlines International Operations Inc's largest grantees?
Frontlines International Operations Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jubal Band Ministries ($339,250), Digital Bible Society ($153,969) and United Bible Societies Assoc Inc ($100,070), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frontlines International Operations Inc?
Frontlines International Operations Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Frontlines International Operations Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide Christians worldwide with what they need to survive persecution and thrive spiritually. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frontlines International Operations Inc?
Frontlines International Operations Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check frontlinesinternational.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Frontlines International Operations Inc's EIN?
Frontlines International Operations Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2199609. 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 February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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