FOCUS FAIRIES MENTORING

EIN: 821147254 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$944,038
Total Expenses
$804,344
Total Assets
$450,310
Net Assets
$430,321
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DARRYCA BRIM
Phone
3128609675
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOCUS FAIRIES MENTORING, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $944K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 104% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $804K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

Focus Fairies Mentoring is a community-based nonprofit that empowers and uplifts girls and young women of color from underserved communities, ages 7 to 21, on Chicago's West and South sides who have experienced vicarious trauma, violence, and systemic inequities.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $856,010
Program Service Revenue $88,028
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $944,038

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $485,490
Fundraising Expenses $50,834
Program Expenses $636,470
Other Expenses $318,854
TOTAL EXPENSES $804,344

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $944,038 $463,091 +1.0%
Expenses $804,344 $378,124 +1.1%
Net Income $139,694 $84,967 +0.6%
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
13
Volunteers
42

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
$90,000
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DARRYCA BRIM Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$90,000 $0 $90,000
CIERA BATES CHAMBERLAIN CHAIR & PRES 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLI BELL Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAKENYA NIXON Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY LOEB Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOE STRICKLAND Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARNY ZIMMER Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY CAONIGO Director 0.25
Director
$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
2024 $944,038 $804,344 $450,310 $139,694
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $463,091 $378,124 $281,430 $84,967
2023 $463,091 $378,124 $281,430 $84,967
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