Focus On The Masters Inc

EIN: 770498291 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Ventura, CA

Total Revenue
$258,869
Total Expenses
$354,919
Total Assets
$471,552
Net Assets
$419,996
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
8056532501
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Focus On The Masters Inc, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $259K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $355K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

Art appreciation program that documents, preserves and presents the works and lives of accomplished contemporary artists. We emphasize the importance of the arts to a healthly society.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $63,185
Program Service Revenue $92,046
Investment Income $5,051
Other Revenue $98,587
TOTAL REVENUE $258,869

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $159,104
Fundraising Expenses $135,550
Program Expenses $156,364
Other Expenses $195,815
TOTAL EXPENSES $354,919

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $258,869 $325,733 -0.2%
Expenses $354,919 $318,223 +0.1%
Net Income $-96,050 $7,510 -13.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
14
Volunteers
15

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
3
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Yvette Franklin Secretary 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Herrera Treasurer 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Franklin Director 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Rohde Director 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gerald Zwers Director 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Virginia Furmanski President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Furmanski MD Director 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Granata Executive Director 40.00
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $258,869 $354,919 $471,552 $-96,050
2023 $325,733 $318,223 $500,136 $7,510
2022 $230,475 $246,144 $476,635 $-15,669
2021 $603,141 $233,787 $492,520 $369,354
2020 $150,587 $179,801 $110,167 $-29,214
2019 $230,950 $228,478 $118,476 $2,472
2018 $234,788 $215,901 $114,614 $18,887
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