FOCUS NJ INC

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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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELE SIEKERKA

Phone

6098589487

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOCUS NJ INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $294K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $239K, a strong 81% operating margin.

Mission

FOCUS NJ IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT RESEARCHES AND ANALYZES PUBLIC POLICY, INDUSTRY TRENDS AND ECONOMIC INDICATORS IMPACTING THE GARDEN STATE'S OVERALL AFFORDABILITY, WORKFORCE AND COMPETITIVENESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $44,030

ECONOMIC TRENDS: TO ENSURE NEW JERSEY IS COMPETITIVE AND AFFORDABLE, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO EVALUATE OUR STATE'S ATTRACTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO GDP, EMPLOYMENT, WAGE GROWTH, ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME AND...

ECONOMIC TRENDS: TO ENSURE NEW JERSEY IS COMPETITIVE AND AFFORDABLE, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO EVALUATE OUR STATE'S ATTRACTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO GDP, EMPLOYMENT, WAGE GROWTH, ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME AND THE OUTMIGRATION OF BOTH THE STATE'S WEALTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.EDUCATION: TO BEST PREPARE FOR THE WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE, NEW JERSEY MUST MAINTAIN AND RETAIN A HIGHLY EDUCATED POPULATION. THIS CAN BE DONE THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF K-12 AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, STACKABLE CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES, AND CAREER-FOCUSED CURRICULA.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: WITH THE ECONOMY CHANGING AT A RAPID PACE, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT AND ACADEMIA MUST COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE CAREER PATHWAYS AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS THAT KEEP THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE AT THE FOREFRONT OF CONVERSATION TODAY.

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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 $293,750

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $293,750

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $44,030

Other Expenses $54,659

TOTAL EXPENSES $54,659

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$293,750	$237,500	+0.2%
Expenses	$54,659	$65,519	-0.2%
Net Income	$239,091	$171,981	+0.4%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHELE SIEKERKA	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISSY BUTEAS	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN CHAPMAN	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE MILONE	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNIE CORRIGAN	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS EMIGHOLZ	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE SULLENDER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$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	$293,750	$54,659	$649,969	$239,091
2023	$237,500	$65,519	$443,629	$171,981
2022	$205,000	$63,085	$258,638	$141,915