FOCUS St Louis
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
FOCUS St Louis meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
FOCUS St. Louis provides diverse leaders with the civic awareness and powerful connections needed to be collaborative changemakers who advance a thriving region for all.
Year, State Incorporated:
1996, MO
As a national leader in civic leadership education, FOCUS helps people understand the St. Louis region and build their capacity to lead in their organizations and communities. FOCUS offers a continuum of programs to meet participants where they are and prepare them to take the next step in their civic leadership journey. Our programs challenge leaders to think critically, to collaborate across divisions and to see the region through new eyes. In 2024-25, FOCUS offered the following civic leadership programs: 1) Youth Leadership St. Louis, for high school juniors; 2) Emerging Leaders, for young professionals; 3) Women In Leadership, for women at all stages of their careers; 4) Leadership St. Louis, for experienced and high-potential leaders; and 5) Experience St. Louis, for senior leaders new to the region. Through education, network-building, information, cross-sector relationships, and experiential learning, FOCUS-trained leaders are prepared to make meaningful change in business, community, and their personal circles of influence.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, FOCUS St Louis's program expenses were:
| Leadership Development | $763,212 |
| Community Policy | $108,803 |
| Total Program Expenses | $872,015 |
Chief Executive
Yemi Akande-Bartsch, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Edward Bryant
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Heartland Coca-Cola
Board Size
33
Paid Staff Size
7
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on FOCUS St Louis's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Program and Contract Fees | $586,331 |
| Corporate and Foundation Contributions | $461,402 |
| In-Kind Contributions | $152,593 |
| Investment Return | $152,016 |
| Individual Contributions | $116,306 |
| Special Events | $79,336 |
| Total Income | $1,547,984 |
Programs: 67% Fundraising: 19% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $1,547,984 |
| Total expenses: | $1,303,155 |
| Program expenses | $872,015 |
| Fundraising expenses | $246,093 |
| Administrative expenses | $185,047 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $244,829 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,098,057 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,342,886 |
| Total Liabilities | $585,327 |
| Total Assets | $23,191,902,928,213 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois