Frontstream Global Fund
FrontStream Global Fund is a Washington, DC–based public charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a donor-advised fund. It receives contributions made through fundraising activities and distributes them to donor-designated charitable organizations.
Frontstream Global Fund at a glance
In short: Frontstream Global Fund gave $13.4M across 556 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,421,262
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 556
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,139
- -18.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,714
- Total assets
- $421,331
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (15% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Frontstream Global Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 2300 N St Nw Suite 501A, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (703) 717-5200
Website: https://frontstreamglobalfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frontstream Global Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was KC Foundation in support of United Way Fox Cities ($359K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,965 grants of 2,198 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients across multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (15%), New York (12%), Massachusetts (7%), Illinois (5%), and Wisconsin (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 556 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frontstream Global Fund gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $15.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 556 grants totaling $13.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KC Foundation in support of United Way Fox Cities Menasha, WI | Contribution | $358,589 |
| Thrivewell Cancer Foundation San Antonio, TX | Contribution | $219,898 |
| Capri Elementary Encinitas, CA | Contribution | $218,252 |
| The Miracle League of the Triangle Inc Cary, NC | Contribution | $209,255 |
| ALS of Michigan Inc Southfield, MI | Contribution | $178,653 |
| Washington Market School New York, NY | Contribution | $161,855 |
| Friends of Joshua House Foundation Inc Lutz, FL | Contribution | $148,659 |
| Angel Fund Inc Wakefield, MA | Contribution | $132,711 |
| Marin Horizon School Mill Valley, CA | Contribution | $126,082 |
| Church of Saint Mary Tulsa, OK | Contribution | $114,722 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $421,331 | $17,247,614 | $17,237,923 | $13,421,262 | 556 | — |
| 2024 | $446,876 | $18,843,174 | $18,856,671 | $14,865,246 | 503 | — |
| 2023 | $510,458 | $18,813,929 | $18,831,726 | $14,783,655 | 561 | $59 |
| 2022 | $871,140 | $19,414,740 | $19,403,475 | $15,338,275 | 576 | — |
| 2021 | $385,246 | $10,640,563 | $10,609,942 | $13,835 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $75,913 | $703,522 | $713,255 | $446,606 | 29 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FrontStream Global Fund’s mission is to encourage charitable giving by using its services and expertise to support the efficient collection, processing, and distribution of contributions to designated charities.
The fund says eligible recipients are IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in varied areas. For example, ThriveWell Cancer Foundation says it funds cancer research and provides patient support; The Miracle League of the Triangle says it provides baseball opportunities for children with special needs; and Friends of Joshua House Foundation says it supports abused, abandoned, and neglected children through services including therapy and residential safe beds. Other 2025 grantees describe missions involving ALS support and research, education, and Holocaust education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, FrontStream Global Fund reported 556 grants totaling $13,421,262. Grants ranged from $5,003 to $358,589, with a median of $13,714. The largest listed grants included $358,589 to KC Foundation in support of United Way Fox Cities, $219,898 to ThriveWell Cancer Foundation, $218,252 to Capri Elementary, and $209,255 to The Miracle League of the Triangle.
The fund describes its role as receiving donations made through fundraising platforms and following donors’ advice to distribute funds to designated nonprofits. It says it deducts standard platform fees and disburses funds monthly, by check or by electronic funds transfer for organizations enrolled in that option. Its stated recipient eligibility is IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund’s website lists Matt Murphy as president and Joe Clawson as secretary; Jessica Kent as treasurer; and Scott Jackson and Dan Allison as board members. Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Murphy as chairman, Jessica Kent as treasurer and director, Joe Clawson as secretary, and Scott Jackson and Dan Allison as directors.
Frontstream Global Fund is led by Matthew Murphy, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Murphy
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Kent
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Jackson
Director
Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Allison
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Clawson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Paul Plaia (2022–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Chris Broderick (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Mark Sutton (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dave Stokely (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin Green (2022) — Chairman
- Former: David Stokely (2020) — Member
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 Frontstream Global Fund
How much does Frontstream Global Fund give each year?
Frontstream Global Fund gave $13.4M across 556 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $14.9M across 503 grants.
What is Frontstream Global Fund's typical grant size?
Frontstream Global Fund's median grant in 2025 was $13,714, and its average grant was $24,139, across 556 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Frontstream Global Fund give grants?
Frontstream Global Fund's top state is California, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Chicago, IL (14 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (12 grants) and Washington, DC (10 grants).
Does Frontstream Global Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 556 grants with a stated purpose on Frontstream Global Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (556 grants).
Who are Frontstream Global Fund's largest grantees?
Frontstream Global Fund's largest 2025 grantees include KC Foundation in support of United Way Fox Cities ($358,589), Thrivewell Cancer Foundation ($219,898) and Capri Elementary ($218,252), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frontstream Global Fund?
Frontstream Global Fund reported $421K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What does Frontstream Global Fund fund?
FrontStream Global Fund’s mission is to encourage charitable giving by using its services and expertise to support the efficient collection, processing, and distribution of contributions to designated charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frontstream Global Fund?
Frontstream Global Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check frontstreamglobalfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Frontstream Global Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frontstream-global-fund-morg_a4e0821ec33c421d8fa476fb51cbfc09
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