Frontier Project Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Frontier Project Foundation's mission is to show how sustainable design can be economical, efficient, and inviting by demonstrating innovations for Southern California living and working environments.
- Income
- $27,924
- Spending
- $27,924
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $490,961, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $6,706 spent. Poster Contest: This annual event recognized fifth grade students in CVWD's service area. The program seeks to educate students on the value of the water and to allow students to display their water related artwork.
- $9,640 spent. Earth Day: The District holds an annual Earth Day & Open House event to promote environmental awareness. This event showcases community partners and environmentally friendly products.
- $9,552 spent. ELC Field Trips: First through sixth grade students visit the ELC to elarn about water and environmental issues through hands-on activities and teaching. This is a much needed and highly valued service that the District provides to the community.
- $2,001 spent. Landscape Programs: The District hosts a range of landscape workshops, tours, and other events throughout the year to promote water efficient landscaping.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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