Focus Marines Foundation
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Ballwin, MO
- Founding
- 10/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-2081900
Organization Overview
Focus Marines Foundation is located in Ballwin, MO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Focus Marines Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Focus Marines Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Focus Marines Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $873.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOCUS PROGRAM: THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL FOCUS PROGRAM IS A SIX-DAY EVENT DESIGNED BY THE FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION TO HELP VETERANS STRUGGLING WITH THEIR LIFE AFTER LEAVING THE MILITARY. INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FACILITATORS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN PROVIDING THE PARTICIPANTS THE TOOLS THAT ADDRESS VETERANS ISSUES LIKE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, ADDICTION, NEGATIVITY, INSOMNIA, ISOLATION, RELATIONSHIPS, SELF-DOUBT AND SUICIDE. THE PROGRAM IS HELD FOUR TIMES EACH YEAR IN AUGUSTA, MISSOURI. THERE ARE THREE BASIC COMPONENTS: I. DAY 1: BUILDING NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER VETERANS ATTENDING FOCUS. II. DAY 2-3: ADDRESSING THE QUESTION: "WHO ARE YOU AND WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?" III. DAY 4-6: ADDRESSING THE QUESTION: "WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AND HOW WILL YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN?"ALL COSTS, TRANSPORTATION, ROOM, BOARD, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED BY THE FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION. OVER 1,000 VETERANS HAVE ATTENDED THE FOCUS PROGRAM SINCE 2013, WITH LIFE CHANGING RESULTS. THE VETERANS CONSIST OF MARINES, NAVY CORPSMAN, SAILORS, SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN. THE AGES RANGE FROM 21-67, THE RANKS FROM PRIVATE TO COLONEL. THE FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A NATIONAL NETWORK OF EFFECTIVE VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP IDENTIFY VETERANS WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM THE FOCUS PROGRAM AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE VETERANS AFTER GRADUATING FROM THE FOCUS PROGRAM. THAT SUPPORT COULD INCLUDE MEDICAL, LEGAL, FINANCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL HELP. THERE IS A HIGH PRIORITY PLACED ON FOLLOW UP AND STAYING IN TOUCH WITH FOCUS GRADUATES. OVER 1,700 TEXT MESSAGES AND EMAILS ARE SENT EACH MONTH TO FOCUS GRADUATES INVITING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF TWO ZOOM MEETINGS OFFERED EACH MONTH, "RE-FOCUS AND "THE BUDDY CHECK".
RE-FOCUS ZOOM MEETING: THE RE-FOCUS ZOOM MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7:00 - 8:00PM CST. THE MEETING IS RUN BY NATIONALLY KNOWN FACILITATORS AND MENTORS WHO ARE GRADUATES OF THE FOCUS PROGRAM. IT COVERS TOPICS TAUGHT AT THE FOCUS PROGRAM AS WELL AS INTRODUCING NEW RELEVANT MATERIAL. FOCUS GRADUTES ARE SENT MONTHLY EMAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES INVITING THEM TO EACH RE-FOCUS ZOOM MEETING.
BUDDY CHECK ZOOM MEETING: THE BUDDY CHECK ZOOM IS HELD THE 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7:00 - 8:00PM CST. THIS ZOOM MEETING HAS BECOME A FORUM FOR FOCUS GRADUATES TO DISCUSS A WIDE SET OF ISSUES FACING VETERNS. THE ISSUES DISCUSSED COULD BE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE. FOCUS GRADUATES ARE SENT MONTHLY EMAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES INVITING THEM TO EACH BUDDY CHECK ZOOM MEETING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Scott Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Mickey Drake Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Tom Fischer Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tom Ilges Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Wendell Webb Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Cottrell Fox Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,235,593 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $100,576 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,235,593 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $100,721 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$125,224 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $95,235 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,306,325 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $72,495 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,001 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,004 |
| Office expenses | $6,670 |
| Information technology | $59,471 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,250 |
| Travel | $206,180 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,925 |
| Insurance | $12,867 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $873,594 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $778,020 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,433 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,388 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,737,801 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,535,642 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,615 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $14,615 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,521,027 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,535,642 |