Frontier Schools Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Frontier Schools Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 2009, with $35,435,192 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6800 Corporate Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64120 EIN 42-1692516 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$35.4M
▲ 2.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$35.0M
Net assets
$46.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Frontier Schools Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Frontier Schools Inc: 16 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Frontier Schools Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Frontier Schools Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6800 Corporate Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64120
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14.8M (FY2013) to $35.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $46.1M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$47.7M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$46.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,435,192▲2.4% | $35,024,877▲16.9% | $46,076,209▲0.9% | $47,676,672▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $34,595,347▲4.1% | $29,955,352▲11.5% | $45,665,990▲11.3% | $47,451,028▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $33,217,485▲24.6% | $26,868,177▲10.6% | $41,025,995▲18.3% | $42,963,633▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,664,737▼6.0% | $24,291,828▲15.8% | $34,676,689▲7.3% | $37,234,073▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $28,374,845▲18.4% | $20,975,281▼5.6% | $32,304,080▲29.7% | $35,530,269▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $23,960,901▼1.8% | $22,208,628▼3.0% | $24,904,517▲7.6% | $30,269,004▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $24,411,700▲1.4% | $22,897,722▲8.1% | $23,152,247▲7.0% | $27,926,607▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $24,085,532▲2.8% | $21,185,030▲12.5% | $21,638,269▲15.5% | $28,053,635▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $23,430,366▲9.6% | $18,836,258▲11.0% | $18,737,767▲32.5% | $24,545,111▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,380,785▲19.4% | $16,973,681▲20.2% | $14,143,659▲45.3% | $19,641,792▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,903,787▲20.9% | $14,121,617▲17.6% | $9,736,555▲63.5% | $15,772,950▲121% | 990 |
| 2013 | $14,809,238 | $12,008,892▲27.9% | $5,954,385▲200% | $7,132,691▲116% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,392,844▲41.1% | $1,981,962▲19.1% | $3,305,199▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,659,128▲45.5% | $1,664,343▲122% | $2,528,734▲68.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,575,783 | $750,550 | $1,502,185 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $991K total
8 grants to Frontier Schools Inc totaling $991K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Promise Global | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | 2024 | $712,226 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $110,000 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Interactive anatomy learning through virtual dissection | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Project Lead the Way Inc | Program expansion | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Frontier schools healthcare equipment & professional development | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $18,018 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2019 | $5,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frontier Schools Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frontier Schools Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1692516, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frontier Schools Inc's EIN?
- Frontier Schools Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1692516.
- How much revenue does Frontier Schools Inc report?
- Frontier Schools Inc reported $35,435,192 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frontier Schools Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Frontier Schools Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frontier Schools Inc (EIN 42-1692516) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.