Frontstream Global Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donor-advised fund based in Washington, DC (with additional office locations in Alexandria, Virginia). The organization was established in 2008 and operates as a public charity dedicated to facilitating charitable giving and philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$447K
-12.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.9M
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
503
-10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+12.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Frontstream Global Fund's mission is to encourage charitable giving by providing services and expertise for the efficient and expeditious collection, processing, and distribution of donations to designated charities. The organization facilitates charitable giving through various mechanisms including:
- Workplace payroll giving
- Corporate philanthropy
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Charitable auctions
- Live and digital fundraising activities
- Vetting of recipient nonprofit organizations
The fund's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Frontstream Global Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. The organization operates on an invite-only basis for grant applications.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $1,853,510
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grantmaking has primary focus in California, New York, and Massachusetts, though it operates nationally as a donor-advised fund.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $446,876
- Total revenues: $18,843,174
- Total expenses: $18,856,671
- Total giving: $17,208,538
- Annual giving rate: Greater than 100% of assets
Historical Data (2022):
- Assets: $871,100
- Revenue: $19,400,000
Grant Distribution History: Since 2020, the organization has awarded 607 individual grants totaling $15,798,716.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $446,876 | $510,458 | $871,140 |
| Revenue | $18,843,174 | $18,813,929 | $19,414,740 |
| Expenses | $18,856,671 | $18,831,726 | $19,403,475 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $59 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Friendship Paddle ($220,366), Capri Elementary ($203,578), Oaks Christian School ($184,756).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE MONTGOMERY, AL | Contribution | $68,951 |
| SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER Atlanta Montgomery, AL | Contribution | $56,258 |
| Montgomery Area Zoological Society Montgomery, AL | Contribution | $11,184 |
| Meals On Wheels Montgomery AL Metro Area MONTGOMERY, AL | Contribution | $9,519 |
| JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MONTGOMERY INCORPORATED MONTGOMERY, AL | Contribution | $8,761 |
| SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA Gadsden, AL | Contribution | $8,477 |
| ABILITY360 INC PHOENIX, AZ | Contribution | $23,030 |
| ST BENEDICT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Phoenix, AZ | Contribution | $12,046 |
| TUCSON PRESIDIO TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION TUCSON, AZ | Contribution | $11,788 |
| INDIJ PUBLIC MEDIA PHOENIX, AZ | Contribution | $6,419 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL PLAIA | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JESSICA KENT | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOE CLAWSON | Secretary | 1 | — |
| SCOTT JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Frontstream Global Fund fund?
Frontstream Global Fund's mission is to encourage charitable giving by providing services and expertise for the efficient and expeditious collection, processing, and distribution of donations to designated charities. The organization facilitates charitable giving through various mechanisms including: • Workplace payroll giving • Corporate philanthropy • Peer-to-peer campaigns • Charitable auctions • Live and digital fundraising activities • Vetting of recipient nonprofit organizations The fund'…
How do I apply for a grant from Frontstream Global Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Distributed $17,208,538 to designated charities in the most recent fiscal year • Awarded 503 grants in 2024 • Grant range: $5,000 to $1,853,510 • Median grant size: $15,000 **Recent Grant Examples:** • Cleveland Dance Movement: $1,853,510 • Santa Monica Housing Council: $524,023 **Application Policy:** Frontstream Global Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. The organization operates on an invite-only basis for grant applications.
Where does Frontstream Global Fund make grants?
The organization's grantmaking has primary focus in California, New York, and Massachusetts, though it operates nationally as a donor-advised fund.
What size grants does Frontstream Global Fund award?
In 2024, Frontstream Global Fund awarded 503 grants totaling $14.9M — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Frontstream Global Fund's EIN?
Frontstream Global Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3265577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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