FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC (EIN 452405071) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JASON WINDEBANK

Phone

3103993300

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC, founded in 2011, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $35.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $33.1M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY BELIEVES EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT IS POSSIBLE IF WE FOCUS ON ROOT CAUSES, MAXIMIZE LEVERAGE, ACT ON SOLID INFORMATION, AND POOL OUR EFFORTS. WE BELIEVE DONATIONS SHOULD BE MADE WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF STRATEGIC INTENT, INFORMATION, AND CONFIDENCE AS OTHER INVESTMENTS. THAT IS WHY WE TARGET SERIOUS HUMAN CHALLENGES THAT INDIVIDUAL DONORS CAN SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS; CHOOSE TACTICS THAT ARE DEMONSTRABLY EFFECTIVE; IDENTIFY CONFIDENCE-INSPIRING IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS; CONDUCT ONGOING MONITORING; AND ASSURE SUBSTANTIVE REPORTING.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $34,790,831

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $491,556

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $35,282,387

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $31,944,925

Salaries & Benefits $643,571

Fundraising Expenses $165,223

Program Expenses $32,488,071

Other Expenses $516,366

TOTAL EXPENSES $33,129,864

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$35,282,387	$24,595,098	+0.4%
Expenses	$33,129,864	$26,326,197	+0.3%
Net Income	$2,152,523	$-1,731,099	-2.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$162,760

Total Directors

$75,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELLIOTT GILSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$75,000	$0	$75,000
LAWRENCE GILSON	CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN WEISSENBACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA LIDOW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEWEY CORLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IAN SCHAPIRO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA SCHAPIRO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE PEDERSEN	SECRETARY	20.00	Officer	$31,834	$0	$31,834
JASON WINDEBANK	TREASURER	20.00	Officer	$130,926	$0	$130,926
WHITNEY SCHAEFER	COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$157,500	$0	$157,500

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$35,282,387	$33,129,864	$6,037,673	$2,152,523
2023	$24,595,098	$26,326,197	$8,283,735	$-1,731,099
2022	$23,626,590	$22,751,956	$6,815,328	$874,634
2021	$21,857,695	$26,491,086	$5,232,649	$-4,633,391
2020	$30,714,024	$25,063,378	$10,509,100	$5,650,646

FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY INC