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EIN 16-1056814

Frontier Science Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
290
City
Amherst
State
New York
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2025-06-01
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
Description
The Frontier Science Foundation administers and performs research projects involving data management and statistical science, with a mission to ensure high quality clinical trials through statistical, computing, and data management support. Its operations are substantially funded through U.S. Government grants.
Total revenues
$30,261,746
2025
Total expenses
$31,372,551
2025
Total assets
$19,613,554
2025
Num. employees
290
2025

Program areas at Frontier Science Foundation

A significant portion of Frontier Science's operations, which are substantially funded through U.S. Government grants, relates to ensuring high quality clinical trials through statistical, computing, and data management support.

Who funds Frontier Science Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Harvard UniversityResearch Sub-Award$18,744,422
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)Sub-Award$2,103,783
Fred Hutch (FHCRC)Vaccine and Infectious Disease$383,001
...and 13 more grants received

Financials for Frontier Science Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,049,249
Program services$5,066,907
Investment income and dividends$145,590
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$30,261,746
Data update history
September 1, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
June 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $18,744,422 from Harvard University
April 28, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
April 21, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 5, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $17,553 from Tulane University
Nonprofit Types
Medical research organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealthDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationConducts researchNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4033 Maple Rd
Amherst, NY 14226
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
frontierscience.org/public/ 
Phone
(716) 834-0900
IRS details
EIN
16-1056814
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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