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Frontlines International Operations Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lutz, FL EIN: 84-2199609 Website

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.

Key facts about Frontlines International Operations Inc

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.

EIN
84-2199609
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$825,464
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$75,042
Median grant
$38,000
New grantees (estimate)
55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024)
Total assets
$1,815,965
Primary geography
Texas (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+58.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$825K

-37.3% YoY

Grant Count

11

+83.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$75K

-65.8% YoY

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. 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.

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.

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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

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

ConroeCummingMcKinneyMiamiAtlantaAuburnChattanoogaLake StevensLawerncevilleLexingtonPuyallupTulsa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M0 grants2021 5 grants2022 6 grants2023 11 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $586K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $825K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Jubal Band Ministries: $339KJubal Band Ministries$339KDigital Bible Society: $154KDigital Bible Society$154KUnited Bible Societies Assoc Inc: $100KUnited Bible Societies AssocInc$100KLakeview Baptist Church: $49KLakeview Baptist Church$49KBrainard Baptist Church: $38KBrainard Baptist Church$38KPuyallup Community Baptist Church: $38KPuyallup Community BaptistChurch$38KGrace Fellowship of South Forsyth I: $32KGrace Fellowship of SouthForsyth I$32KBiblical Ministries Worldwide: $24KBiblical Ministries Worldwide$24KMiddle East Bible Outreach: $23KMiddle East Bible Outreach$23KCrossroads at Lake Stevens: $19KCrossroads at Lake Stevens$19K

The largest 2024 recipient was Jubal Band Ministries ($339K). Together the top 10 received $816K.

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K3$50–100K6$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 22 (45%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jubal Band Ministries McKinney, TXChurch Support$339,250
Digital Bible Society Conroe, TXBible Distribution$153,969
United Bible Societies Assoc Inc Miami, FLChurch Support$100,070
Lakeview Baptist Church Auburn, ALSED$49,275
Brainard Baptist Church Chattanooga, TNBible Distribution$38,000
Puyallup Community Baptist Church Puyallup, WABible Distribution$38,000
Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth I Cumming, GABible Distribution$31,800
Biblical Ministries Worldwide Lawernceville, GATraining$24,000
Middle East Bible Outreach Atlanta, GABible Distribution$23,100
Crossroads at Lake Stevens Lake Stevens, WATraining$18,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,815,965 $3,670,646 $3,110,450 $825,464 (11)
2023 $1,145,661 $3,308,014 $2,858,988 $1,316,575 (6)
2022 $662,307 $1,749,095 $1,147,166 $586,095 (5)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,815,965$1,145,661$662,307
Revenue$3,670,646$3,308,014$1,749,095
Expenses$3,110,450$2,858,988$1,147,166
Net Investment Income$14,902$1,278—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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

Ellen Grigsby — Employee: $107KEllen GrigsbyEmployee$107KJunine Schoen — Treasurer: $35KJunine SchoenTreasurer$35KLeonard S Robinson — Director: $24KLeonard S RobinsonDirector$24K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $107K, to Ellen Grigsby (Employee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 18489 Us Highway 41 Box 2755, Lutz, FL 33548
Phone: (813) 293-6206
Website: https://frontlinesinternational.org

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.

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