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The Focus Foundation Inc

EIN 34-2045354 • 501(c)3 • Davidsonville, MD

Profile

To increase awareness, identification, understanding, and treatment of children with apraxia, dyslexia, and sex chromosome disorders and to foster and promote scientific research relating to these disorders.

820 W Central Ave 190Davidsonville, MD 21035

thefocusfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-7.1%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

41%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Up

$505,677

Up $213,957 (+73%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$48,500

Up $26,540 (+121%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$457,177

Up $187,417 (+69%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$795,002

Up $91,854 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$613,517

Down $183,942 (-23%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$181,485

Up $275,796 (+292%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $88,694Liabilities 2010: $24,466Net Assets 2010: $64,2282010Assets 2011: $163,626Liabilities 2011: $11,137Net Assets 2011: $152,4892011Assets 2012: $169,537Liabilities 2012: $17,005Net Assets 2012: $152,5322012Assets 2013: $337,895Liabilities 2013: $20,869Net Assets 2013: $317,0262013Assets 2014: $215,374Liabilities 2014: $24,121Net Assets 2014: $191,2532014Assets 2015: $346,309Liabilities 2015: $23,853Net Assets 2015: $322,4562015Assets 2016: $410,587Liabilities 2016: $34,802Net Assets 2016: $375,7852016Assets 2017: $383,703Liabilities 2017: $31,425Net Assets 2017: $352,2782017Assets 2018: $1,050,091Liabilities 2018: $35,189Net Assets 2018: $1,014,9022018Assets 2019: $1,020,191Liabilities 2019: $47,453Net Assets 2019: $972,7382019Assets 2020: $633,788Liabilities 2020: $49,187Net Assets 2020: $584,6012020Assets 2021: $736,165Liabilities 2021: $51,605Net Assets 2021: $684,5602021Assets 2022: $768,389Liabilities 2022: $49,132Net Assets 2022: $719,2572022Assets 2023: $291,720Liabilities 2023: $21,960Net Assets 2023: $269,7602023Assets 2024: $505,677Liabilities 2024: $48,500Net Assets 2024: $457,1772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$505,677
Liabilities$48,500
Net Assets$457,177
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $215,4622010Expenses 2011: $246,9802011Expenses 2012: $321,1452012Revenue 2013: $455,419Expenses 2013: $291,914Net Income 2013: $163,5052013Revenue 2014: $248,689Expenses 2014: $373,947Net Income 2014: -$125,2582014Revenue 2015: $542,202Expenses 2015: $409,828Net Income 2015: $132,3742015Revenue 2016: $514,604Expenses 2016: $462,326Net Income 2016: $52,2782016Revenue 2017: $509,588Expenses 2017: $532,544Net Income 2017: -$22,9562017Revenue 2018: $1,339,199Expenses 2018: $660,458Net Income 2018: $678,7412018Revenue 2019: $801,155Expenses 2019: $868,010Net Income 2019: -$66,8552019Revenue 2020: $285,564Expenses 2020: $670,661Net Income 2020: -$385,0972020Revenue 2021: $1,003,354Expenses 2021: $914,086Net Income 2021: $89,2682021Revenue 2022: $553,172Expenses 2022: $837,532Net Income 2022: -$284,3602022Revenue 2023: $703,148Expenses 2023: $797,459Net Income 2023: -$94,3112023Revenue 2024: $795,002Expenses 2024: $613,517Net Income 2024: $181,4852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$795,002
Expenses$613,517
Net Income$181,485
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$505,677
Liabilities
$48,500
Net assets
$457,177
Revenue
$795,002
Expenses
$613,517
Net income
$181,485
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.05$0.46$0.80$0.61$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.02$0.27$0.70$0.80$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.05$0.72$0.55$0.84$0.28
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.05$0.68$1.00$0.91$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.05$0.58$0.29$0.67$0.39
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.05$0.97$0.80$0.87$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.04$1.01$1.34$0.66$0.68
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.03$0.35$0.51$0.53$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.03$0.38$0.51$0.46$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.02$0.32$0.54$0.41$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.02$0.19$0.25$0.37$0.13
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.02$0.32$0.46$0.29$0.16
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.02$0.15$0.32
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.01$0.15$0.25
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.02$0.06$0.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$832,700
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To increase awareness, identification, understanding and treatment of children with apraxia, dyslexia and sex chromosome disorders and foster and promote scientific research relating to these disorders.

To help children with apraxia, dyslexia and sex chromosome disorders.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$130,984$363,157▲ $232,173
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$130,724$130,724→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$48,500▲ $48,500
Pledges and Grants Receivable$13,000$0▼ $13,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,157$10,826▼ $4,331
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,855$970▼ $885
Total Assets$291,720$505,677▲ $213,957
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,960$0▼ $21,960
Total Liabilities$21,960$48,500▲ $26,540
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$269,760$457,177▲ $187,417
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$269,760$457,177▲ $187,417
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$291,720$505,677▲ $213,957

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,826$22,446$33,272
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Carole Samango-sprouseExecutive DirectorFT$120,528$120,528

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George StrattsPresident
Francie MitchellVice President
Jacolyn BucksbaumBoard Member
Linda LoftusSecretary and Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$832,696
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4
Other Revenue
$-37,698
All Other Contributions
$667,696
Change in Net Assets
$181,485
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$435,571
Other Expenses$164,678
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$13,268
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$247,135$36,928-$284,063
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$104,859$15,669-$120,528
Payroll Taxes$26,953$4,027-$30,980
Occupancy$21,750$3,250-$25,000
Office Expenses$21,455$3,206-$24,661
Insurance$15,807$2,362-$18,169
Travel$11,712$1,750-$13,462
Grants to Domestic Orgs$13,268--$13,268
Fees for Services Accounting$8,502$1,270-$9,772
Other Expenses$6,112$913-$7,025
Conferences and Meetings$3,914$585-$4,499
Depreciation Depletion-$4,331-$4,331
Advertising$746$111-$857
Total Functional Expenses$531,718$81,799$0$613,517
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Neurodiagnostic Center for Young Children--Ndc Provides Clinical Testing Services in Support of Research.$13,268
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$37,698
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Oktoberfest$165,000-$37,698-
Total Events$165,000-$37,698$-37,698
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Jacolyn BucksbaumVice President of J and J Bucksbaum Family FoundationDonor to the Focus FoundationNo$200,000
George StrattsBoard PresidentDonor to the Focus FoundationNo$15,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$48,500▲ $48,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Section a: line 8 b: there are no independent committees of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Federal tax form 990 is prepared by an external accountant. It is reviewed by executive director dr. Carole samango-sprouse.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“As of the date of the 990 no conflicts of interest have arisen. Governing documents and flnancial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Focus Foundation Inc
EIN
34-2045354
Phone
4432237323
Address
820 W CENTRAL AVE 190, DAVIDSONVILLE, MD 21035

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Carole Samango-sprouse
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4432237323
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Carole Samango-sprous
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
11
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD 500, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Preparer
Joshua G Dzyak CPA
Phone
3017705100
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