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EIN 85-0998465

Frontier Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Helena
State
Montana
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W05: Public and Societal Benefit Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
Frontier Institute elevates objective research and powerful stories to cultivate informed civic leaders dedicated to breaking down government barriers so that all Montanans can thrive. We provide original research and expert commentary to inform our leaders about how public policy impacts Montana, and market engaging educational content to be shared directly.
Total revenues
$337,791
2022
Total expenses
$282,592
2022
Total assets
$240,511
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Frontier Institute

Expert policy research and analysis: we provide original research and expert commentary to inform our leaders about how public policy impacts Montana. Educate our leaders and their constituents: we market engaging educational content to be shared directly among policy makers, their constituents and the media. Build coalitions: we work with allies to speak with a single voice in areas of agreement and work directly with civic leaders to encourage successful reforms.

Who funds Frontier Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Educational Promise FoundationEducational Assistance$56,000
Atlas NetworkEconomic Education$55,500
Mercatus CenterUniversity Research & Teaching / Education Grants$26,500
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Frontier Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Kendall CottonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$81,169

Financials for Frontier Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$337,791
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$337,791

Form 990s for Frontier Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $55,500 from Atlas Network
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 5104
Helena, MT 59604
County
Lewis and Clark County, MT
Website URL
frontierinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(406) 239-5093
IRS details
EIN
85-0998465
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W05: Public and Societal Benefit Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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