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The Focus Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Medical Research / Specifically Named Diseases Research (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$703k (2023)

Expenses
$797k (2023)

Total Assets
$292k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$22k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$703,148
Expenses
$797,459
Net Income
-$94,311
Net Assets
$269,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $747,358
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $72
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$44,282
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $128,418
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $347,881
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,720
Total Liabilities $21,960
Net Assets $269,760
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carole Samango Sprouse (Executive Director) $128,418 $0 $0
George Stratts (President) $0 $0 $0
Francie Mitchell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacolyn Bucksbaum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$553,172
Expenses
$837,532
Net Income
-$284,360
Net Assets
$719,257
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $576,867
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $134
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$23,829
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,528
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $402,328
48.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $768,389
Total Liabilities $49,132
Net Assets $719,257
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carole Samango Sprouse (Executive Director) $120,528 $0 $0
George Stratts (President) $0 $0 $0
Francie Mitchell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacolyn Bucksbaum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,003,354
Expenses
$914,086
Net Income
$89,268
Net Assets
$684,560
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $995,209
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,145
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $134,887
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $426,480
46.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $736,165
Total Liabilities $51,605
Net Assets $684,560
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Samango Sprouse (Executive Director) $122,438 $0 $12,449
Francie Mitchell Ms Dpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacolyn Bucksbaum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Stratts (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,564
Expenses
$670,661
Net Income
-$385,097
Net Assets
$584,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,023
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,036
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,495
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,026
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $353,536
52.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $633,788
Total Liabilities $49,187
Net Assets $584,601
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $103,840 $0 $10,816
Francine Mitchell Ms Dpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacolyn Bucksbaum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Stratts (President) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Donahue (Legal Consultant) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$801,155
Expenses
$898,010
Net Income
-$96,855
Net Assets
$942,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $832,569
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,317
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$43,731
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,868
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $321,583
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $990,191
Total Liabilities $47,453
Net Assets $942,738
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $100,440 $0 $13,428
Francine Mitchell Ms Dpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacolyn Bucksbaum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Stratts (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,339,199
Expenses
$689,184
Net Income
$650,015
Net Assets
$986,176
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,375,652
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,991
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$47,015
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $571
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,473
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $211,443
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,020,091
Total Liabilities $33,915
Net Assets $986,176
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $99,152 $0 $11,746
Francine Mitchell Ms Dpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Donahue Jd (President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacolyn Bucksbaum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Stratts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$509,588
Expenses
$532,544
Net Income
-$22,956
Net Assets
$352,278
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $585,382
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $269
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$77,201
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,138
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,201
17.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,998
31.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $383,703
Total Liabilities $31,425
Net Assets $352,278
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $83,700 $0 $10,501
Francine Mitchell Ms Rpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Donahue Jd (President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$514,604
Expenses
$462,326
Net Income
$52,278
Net Assets
$375,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $527,883
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $262
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$13,541
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,287
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $136,827
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,587
Total Liabilities $34,802
Net Assets $375,785
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $83,700 $0 $9,587
Francine Mitchell Ms Rpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Donahue Jd (President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$542,202
Expenses
$409,828
Net Income
$132,374
Net Assets
$322,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $585,130
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $254
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$44,608
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,426
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,322
23.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,207
27.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,309
Total Liabilities $23,853
Net Assets $322,456
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $86,919 $0 $8,403
Francine Mitchell Ms Rpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Donahue Jd (President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$248,689
Expenses
$373,947
Net Income
-$125,258
Net Assets
$191,253
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $290,226
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $239
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$41,776
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,715
24.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,522
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $215,374
Total Liabilities $24,121
Net Assets $191,253
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $82,442 $0 $8,273
Francine Mitchell Ms Rpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Donahue Jd (President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$455,419
Expenses
$291,914
Net Income
$163,505
Net Assets
$317,026
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $455,490
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $185
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$256
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,189
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,475
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $337,895
Total Liabilities $20,869
Net Assets $317,026
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Carole Sprouse (Executive Director) $72,800 $0 $7,389
Francine Mitchell Ms Rpt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Loftus Eds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Donahue Jd (President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,188
Expenses
$321,145
Net Income
$43
Net Assets
$152,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,806
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,382
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,490
22.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,904
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $169,537
Total Liabilities $17,005
Net Assets $152,532

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,241
Expenses
$246,980
Net Income
$88,261
Net Assets
$152,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321,157
95.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,200
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,882
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,200
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,494
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,626
Total Liabilities $11,137
Net Assets $152,489

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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