Frontier Institute Inc is located in Helena, MT. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Frontier Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Frontier Institute Inc generated $372.7k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.3k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 2020, THE FRONTIER INSTITUTE (FI) ELEVATES OBJECTIVE RESEARCH AND POWERFUL STORIES TO CULTIVATE INFORMED CIVIC LEADERS DEDICATED TO BREAKING DOWN GOVERNMENT BARRIERS SO THAT ALL MONTANANS CAN THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kendall Cotton President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $72,423 |
Joseph Coco Chairman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Daniel Zolnikov Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lawrence W Reed Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rick Hill Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $372,719 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $372,719 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $372,719 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,923 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $648 |
Payroll taxes | $9,902 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,641 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,311 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,092 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,074 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,632 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $7,962 |
Total functional expenses | $258,264 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,825 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $6,700 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $107 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $194,632 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,044 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $10,044 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,904 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,684 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $194,632 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Frontier Institute Inc has recieved totaling $55,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Atlas Economic Research Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: Economic Education | $55,500 |
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Montana Budget And Policy Center Helena, MT | $1,359,696 | $1,504,841 |
Health Information Exchange Of Montana Inc Kalispell, MT | $2,409,842 | $346,881 |
Frontier Institute Inc Helena, MT | $194,632 | $372,719 |
Northwest Hospital Alliance Sandpoint, ID | $271,896 | $177,378 |
Idaho Families Inc Blackfoot, ID | $14,624 | $0 |
Think North Dakota Education Fund Bismarck, ND | $120,333 | $0 |