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Focus Central America is a private corporation based in WARREN, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Barry Segal. It holds total assets of $11.5M. Annual income is reported at $10.9M. Total assets have grown from $2.4M in 2021 to $11.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Empower community leaders to solve local issues and improve living conditions through community-led movements and community based partnerships across Central America. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 7 states, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras. According to available records, Focus Central America has made 300 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.6M and $1.8M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 108 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New Jersey, District of Columbia, which account for 16% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Empower community leaders to solve local issues and improve living conditions through community-led movements and community based partnerships across Central America. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 300 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NJ, DC.
Focus Central America has distributed a total of $3.4M across 300 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Focus Central America typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Focus Central America is headquartered in WARREN, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Harrison | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martin Segal | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brooks Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barry Segal | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Shore | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
300
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
108
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConexionCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Salvador | $20K | 2023 |
| Casa EsperanzaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Panama City | $20K | 2023 |
| La EsperanzaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Kensington, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Wings GuatemalaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Pueblo, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Semilla NuevaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boise, ID | $30K | 2023 |
| Tierra NuevaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Huehuetenango | $25K | 2023 |
| Agua Para El PuebloCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Tegucigalpa | $20K | 2023 |
| Asociacio Las HormigasCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Intibuca | $20K | 2023 |
| Clean InternationalCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Ventura, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| FusalCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cuscutlan | $20K | 2023 |
| Trickle UpCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Proyecto AbrahamCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cartago | $20K | 2023 |
| Fundacion RahabCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Jose | $20K | 2023 |
| Amigos Del AprendizajeCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Jose | $20K | 2023 |
| ContextosCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Santa Telca | $16K | 2023 |
| Teenssmart InternationalCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Morrisville, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Asociacion Ciudadana Miguelenos En AccionCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Miguel | $15K | 2023 |
| PennatCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Guatemala City | $15K | 2023 |
| Roblealto AssociationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Zapote Y Griega | $15K | 2023 |
| FcamCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Jose | $15K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Accion JovenCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Jose | $15K | 2023 |
| Ibm- Project HopeCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Voces VitalesCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Panama City | $15K | 2023 |
| Asociacion Cedcas De Los LagoCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Heredia | $15K | 2023 |
| Grupo Guinopeno AmbientalistaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Guinope El Paraiso | $15K | 2023 |
| EnlacesCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Santa Ana | $15K | 2023 |
| Muchas MasCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Salvador | $15K | 2023 |
| Vitamin AngelsCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Goleta, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| FundamuniCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Salvador | $15K | 2023 |
| Amigos Del Lago AtitlanCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Guatemala City | $15K | 2023 |
| FunpresCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Salvador | $15K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Herencia VivaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Quetzaltenango | $15K | 2023 |
| AsaprosarCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Santa Ana | $15K | 2023 |
| AcmmCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Morazan | $15K | 2023 |
| AmosCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Gibsonia, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Go JovenCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Antigua | $15K | 2023 |
| AdisaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Solola | $15K | 2023 |
| Un MundoCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Menlo Park, CA | $15K | 2023 |