Focused Virtue
- Assets
- $2.8k
- Revenue
- $52.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Alpharetta, GA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-2968653
Organization Overview
Focused Virtue, operating under the name Sound Investigations Inc, is located in Alpharetta, GA. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sound Investigations Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOCUSED VIRTUE'S MISSION IS TO INVESTIGATE AND EXPOSE TO THE PUBLIC ILLEGAL AND CORRUPT ACTIVITIES IN BUSINESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF PORNOGRAPHY. THESE ILLEGAL AND CORRUPT ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUSED VIRTUE WILL EXPOSE INCLUDE PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS' KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, THEIR INABILITY OR UNWILLINGNESS TO TRACK, REMOVE, AND REPORT TO AUTHORITIES HOSTED ILLEGAL CONTENT, AND THEIR MARKETING TOWARDS MINORS. FOCUSED VIRTUE SEEKS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE DANGERS OF INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY INDUSTRIES THROUGH REVELATORY INVESTIGATIONS. THE PRESIDENT AND, AS FAR AS FUNDING WILL ALLOW, OTHER CONTRACTED AND EMPLOYED JOURNALISTS WILL CONDUCT FOCUSED VIRTUE'S INVESTIGATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ABOUT 80 PER CENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TIME WILL BE SPENT IN THE FIELD PLANNING AND CONDUCTING THESE INVESTIGATIONS AND MEETING WITH SUBJECTS OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS. UPON SUCCESSFUL INVESTIGATIONS, FOCUSED VIRTUE WILL PUBLISH ITS EXPOSES OF ITS SUBJECTS ON ITS WEB
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INVESTIGATED AND EXPOSED TO THE PUBLIC ILLEGAL AND CORRUPT ACTIVITIES IN BUSINESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF PORNOGRAPHY. THE ILLEGAL AND CORRUPT ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUSED VIRTUE EXPOSED INCLUDED PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS' KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR INABILITY OR UNWILLINGNESS TO TRACK, REMOVE, AND REPORT TO AUTHORITIES HOSTED ILLEGAL CONTENT, AND THEIR MARKETING TOWARDS MINORS. FOCUSED VIRTUE INFORMED THE PUBLIC OF THE DANGERS OF INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY INDUSTRIES THROUGH REVELATORY INVESTIGATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward Cochran President & Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dan Marsceau Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Laurie Jerram Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $51,914 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,617 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,914 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $881 |
| 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 | $52,795 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,500 |
| 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 | $81,656 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,187 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $26,623 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $120,966 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,816 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $70,987 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $70,987 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$68,171 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,816 |