Focus Forward is located in Fresno, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (F80) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Associations, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Focus Forward employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Focus Forward 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 12/2021, Focus Forward generated $961.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $826.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE YOUTH IN THE FRESNO COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE AND FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOCUS FORWARD CREATES PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN CHILD-WELFARE AND JUSTICE SYSTEMS THROUGH VARIOUS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: MENTORING, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, EVIDENCE BASED PARENTING CLASSES, BARRIER REMOVAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND REFERRALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joanna Litchenberg CEO | Officer | 40 | $64,999 |
Joe Olivares President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vicki Crow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Genesis Wilson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Engel-Silva Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephan Davis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $437,319 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $411,363 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $848,682 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,556 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $961,877 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $73,431 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,059 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $442,939 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $38,233 |
Payroll taxes | $41,307 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,561 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,619 |
Office expenses | $18,776 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,409 |
Travel | $6,767 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $8,852 |
All other expenses | $25,213 |
Total functional expenses | $826,181 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $411,440 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $147,346 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $69,064 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,600 |
Total assets | $630,450 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,237 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $153,158 |
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 | $160,395 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $376,916 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,139 |
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 | $630,450 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Focus Forward has recieved totaling $42,543.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tides Center San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $42,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $43 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Mental Health America Of Los Angeles Long Beach, CA | $31,843,501 | $42,306,930 |
Alma Family Services Monterey Park, CA | $8,516,677 | $20,653,083 |
Mental Health Assoc Of San Mateo County Redwood City, CA | $12,936,245 | $8,035,046 |
Mental Health Association Of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $1,650,721 | $6,430,829 |
Cal Voices Sacramento, CA | $5,025,740 | $6,663,527 |
The Mental Insight Foundation Sonoma, CA | $0 | $1,389,317 |
Alameda County Mental Health Association Oakland, CA | $1,243,258 | $3,895,439 |
Nami Orange County Santa Ana, CA | $2,315,112 | $3,242,851 |
Mental Health Association In San Diego County San Diego, CA | $814,386 | $2,872,595 |
Nami California Sacramento, CA | $3,648,314 | $3,183,389 |
Peers Envisioning & Engaging In Recovery Services Oakland, CA | $1,053,905 | $2,193,311 |
Straight Talk Clinic Inc Santa Ana, CA | $2,241,935 | $1,731,872 |