Frontier Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frontier Foundation is a private foundation in Gardena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,865 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $9,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$118,865
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$9,900
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,930 | 30 | $820,479 |
| 2024 | $107,000 | 43 | $711,884 |
| 2025 | $118,865 | 51 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Frontier Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Frontier Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43 | $94,865 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cecillia Park | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Schoarlship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sijun Park | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Junwoo Park | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sieun Park | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Uci Foundation | Scholarship | $1,965 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Chung
- Joyce Chung
Questions people ask
Does Frontier Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frontier Foundation give?
$118,865 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Frontier Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Chung (Secretary) and Joyce Chung (President).
What does Frontier Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.