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Year, State Incorporated
2009, CA
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Stated Purpose
"to serve the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick and imprisoned by providing food, occupation, clothing, understanding, and shelter as an expression of Christ's love."
FOCUS North America (FOCUS NA) is a national movement of Orthodox Christians, united in faith and joined by a desire to provide action-oriented and sustainable solutions to poverty in communities across America. The organization reports that it has operations and youth volunteer experiences in more than 50 cities in the United States. Through the provision of social and human development services, FOCUS NA aims to help the poor and needy in North America. The organization brings communities, parishes, and partners together in hands-on activities ? uniting giver and the underserved ? to help break the cycle of poverty.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, FOCUS North America's program expenses were:
Local assistance |
$1,002,194 |
St. Herman House |
$792,799 |
National program services |
$279,285 |
Project Yes |
$107,670 |
Summer feeding program |
$3,345 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,185,293 |
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Chief Executive
Kenneth Kidd, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$39,850
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Chair of the Board
Brian Bullard
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Vice President, Investment Operations, Capital Group
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Board Size
13
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Paid Staff Size
27
*2019 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Kenneth Kidd was appointed Acting Executive Director on July 15, 2019. His compensation is from July 15, 2019 - December 31, 2019. The outgoing Executive Director, Seraphim Danckaert, was compensated $60,128 through July 15, 2019.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,142,595, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 North America's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$1,775,242 |
In-kind contributions |
$602,894 |
Grants |
$589,404 |
Program services income |
$226,533 |
Event income |
$175,055 |
Registration fees |
$43,129 |
Other income |
$28,361 |
Total Income |
$3,440,618 |
- Programs: 78%
- Fundraising: 13%
- Administrative: 9%
Total Income |
$3,440,618 |
Program expenses |
$2,185,293 |
Fundraising expenses |
$357,162 |
Administrative expenses |
$270,412 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$2,812,867 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$627,751 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,815,301 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$2,443,052 |
Total Liabilities |
$97,200 |
Total Assets |
$2,540,252 |
Note: According to FOCUS NA's 2018 audited financial statements - consolidated - the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $596,545 in the form of food, clothing, and educational materials.