Frontline Catalysts
Empowering Frontline Youth to Lead the Movement for Transformative Climate Justice
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Frontline Catalysts' Climate Justice Leadership Development Program is taught in Title 1 schools in partnership with classroom teachers. Focused on grades 6-12, our Program engages youth in a culturally relevant and community-responsive education that meets students where they are while centering their stories to the larger struggle of climate justice in their communities. Our Program aims for youth to actively engage in and have both access and influence over policy and planning decisions that will inherently impact their futures. The students conduct community science projects on topics of air, soil and water in their communities and present their finding and advocate to city council members and organize their communty through townhalls and other mediums. The success of our Pilot Program …
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Mission
Empowering Frontline Youth to Lead the Movement for Transformative Climate Justice
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Frontline Catalysts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFrontline Catalysts is a registered environment nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 863102192. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $617K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Frontline Catalysts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 863102192. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Frontline Catalysts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Frontline Catalysts is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Frontline Catalysts has $617K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Frontline Catalysts is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $617K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Frontline Catalysts. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Frontline Catalysts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Frontline Catalysts' Climate Justice Leadership Development Program is taught in Title 1 schools in partnership with classroom teachers. Focused on grades 6-12, our Program engages youth in a culturally relevant and community-responsive education that meets students where they are while centering their stories to the larger struggle of climate justice in their communities. Our Program aims for youth to actively engage in and have both access and influence over policy and planning decisions that will inherently impact their futures. The students conduct community science projects on topics of air, soil and water in their communities and present their finding and advocate to city council members and organize their communty through... Frontline Catalysts is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $617K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Frontline Catalysts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Frontline Catalysts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 863102192, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FRONTLINE CATALYSTS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (14)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Frontline Catalysts
- What is Frontline Catalysts?
- Frontline Catalysts is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Oakland, United States. Frontline Catalysts' Climate Justice Leadership Development Program is taught in Title 1 schools in partnership with classroom teachers. Focused on grades 6-12, our Program engages youth in a culturally relevant and community-responsive education that meets students where they are while centering their stories to the larger struggle of climate justice in their communities. Our Program aims for youth to actively engage in and have both access and influence over policy and planning decisions that will inherently impact their futures. The students conduct community science projects on topics of air, soil and water in their communities and present their finding and advocate to city council members and organize their communty through townhalls and other mediums. The success of our Pilot Program has created a demand from other schools in the Bay Area to offer our Program as part of their curriculum. It is currently taught as an elective and as an afterschool program.
- When was Frontline Catalysts founded?
- Frontline Catalysts was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Frontline Catalysts?
- Christy Johnston Limon serves as Chair.
- Where is Frontline Catalysts located?
- Headquartered in Oakland, CA, United States.
- What is Frontline Catalysts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Frontline Catalysts trustworthy?
- Frontline Catalysts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Frontline Catalysts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 863102192.
- What is Frontline Catalysts's website?
- http://www.frontlinecatalysts.org