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EIN 45-2405071

Focusing Philanthropy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Santa Monica
State
California
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
Focusing Philanthropy identifies non-profit organizations as candidates for personal philanthropy, helping donors gain confidence that funds or time contributed are achieving the greatest possible impact.
Total revenues
$24,595,098
2023
Total expenses
$26,326,197
2023
Total assets
$8,283,735
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Grants made by Focusing Philanthropy

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
One Acre FundAgriculture Program$6,797,244
Per ScholasJob Training$3,781,698
Vision To LearnEye Care$1,831,508
...and 16 more grants made

Who funds Focusing Philanthropy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$3,144,081
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$2,190,516
California Community FoundationPhilanthropic Activity$2,175,500
...and 52 more grants received totalling $13,105,562

Personnel at Focusing Philanthropy

NameTitleCompensation
Teresa BurtonExecutive Director$115,000
Whitney SchaeferCommunications Manager$132,500
Lawrence GilsonDirector$0
Catherine PedersenSecretary$33,825
Jason WindebankTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Focusing Philanthropy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$24,410,186
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$70,433
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$114,479
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$24,595,098

Form 990s for Focusing Philanthropy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-05990View PDF
2022-122023-06-16990View PDF
2021-122022-07-22990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-06-03990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Focusing Philanthropy

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Generosity TrustChattanooga, TN$38,520,924
Dechomai FoundationJacksonville, FL$12,744,609
Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center FoundationBellingham, WA$19,057,445
Givewell Community FoundationLakeland, FL$43,152,741
TOP Jewish FoundationTampa, FL$9,739,789
Optica FoundationWashington, DC$6,158,345
The Albertsons Companies FoundationPleasanton, CA$69,050,982
Givinga FoundationWellesley, MA$34,461,768
Americas Best Local Charities (LICA)San Rafael, CA$12,675,780
Pledgeling FoundationSan Francisco, CA$19,539,838
Data update history
August 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $2,175,500 from California Community Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Mellen Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1637 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
focusingphilanthropy.org 
Phone
(310) 399-3300
Facebook page
FocusingPhilanthropy 
IRS details
EIN
45-2405071
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0176597
FTB Entity ID
3380529
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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