Focus On the Family
85% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Focus On the Family is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1978, with $86,542,406 in FY2014 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
8605 Explorer Dr, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80920 EIN 95-3188150 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2014)
$86.5M
▼ 2.2% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2014)
$86.6M
Net assets
$51.2M
Employees
687
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $9 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Focus On the Family: 85% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Focus On the Family: 7 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Focus On the Family: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Focus On the Family: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Focus on the family shares the gospel of jesus christ while promoting biblical family values.
What they do
Marriage - build strength and resilience in marriages, as we help couples prepare for marriage, understand god's unique design for their relationships, and overcome daily challenges. during this fiscal year, focus on the family added the national institute of marriage into its existing marriage ministry programs.
Evangelism and discipleship - evangelize and represent the gospel, so that those who have not heard the message of salvation are introduced to jesus christ and invited to become part of his family, christians are bolstered in their daily walk, strengthened in their biblical worldview, and christ is magnified in the culture.
Advocacy for children - standing up for children who cannot speak for themselves, as we help save the lives of preborn babies, support new parents, and find forever, loving families for orphaned children.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8605 Explorer Dr, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80920
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Religious Media
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $88.5M (FY2013) to $86.5M (FY2014) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2014)
Liabilities $12.0MNet assets $51.2M
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$63.2M
Total liabilities
$12.0M
Net assets
$51.2M
Salaries & benefits
$41.3M
48% of expenses
Board members
12
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $86,542,406▼2.2% | $86,608,051▼1.6% | $51,228,063▼1.1% | $63,186,147▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $88,459,305 | $87,979,867▼4.6% | $51,819,657▲0.3% | $64,157,340▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $92,176,674▼2.5% | $51,659,054▼2.4% | $64,424,732▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $94,524,078▼7.1% | $52,946,610▼5.9% | $64,999,383▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $101,749,468▼16.3% | $56,267,666▼10.9% | $69,114,029▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $121,538,526 | $63,178,868 | $79,825,383 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2014)
Highest-paid: James D Daly — $253,517 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James D Daly | President / Ceo | 45 | $253,517 |
| Ken Windebank | Chief Operating Officer | 45 | $181,866 |
| Daniel R Mellema | Treasurer/cfo | 45 | $162,947 |
| Robert Wood | Chief Information Officer | 45 | $152,591 |
| Tim Goeglein | Vice President | 45 | $146,585 |
| Joel Vaughan | Chief Staff Officer | 45 | $144,703 |
| Michele Wilson | Vice President | 45 | $140,338 |
| Michael Pouw | Vice President | 45 | $130,816 |
| Greg Smalley | Vice President | 45 | $128,469 |
| Kurt Leander | Vice President | 45 | $125,862 |
| Christine Arnzen | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Dr Joan Singleton | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Eric Pillmore | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Greg King | Chairman / Board Member | 5 | — |
| Heather Washburne | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Jim Dewitt | Board Member (part Year) | 5 | — |
| Kim Robinson | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Lee Torrence | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Ltg Patrick P Caruana Ms Usafret | Chairman / Board Member (part-year) | 5 | — |
| Rev Dr Ken Fentress | Board Member | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2014)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Advertising Agency | Airtime and Advertising | $10,840,034 |
| Japs-olson Company | Printing Services (incl Postage) | $3,612,205 |
| Hanon-mckendry Inc DBA Do More Good | Marketing Consulting and Services | $1,605,628 |
| Masterworks Inc | Fundraising Consulting and Design | $870,002 |
| Grooters Productions LLC | Film Production | $850,000 |
Grants received · $145.7M total
366 grants to Focus On the Family totaling $145.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family | 2024 | $14,035,924 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Community development | 2024 | $1,127,350 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $848,716 |
| Donors Trust Inc | To fund nursing staff grants | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $288,550 |
| Abilene Christian University | General support | 2024 | $250,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Religion | 2024 | $197,250 |
| Greater Horizons | Religion-related | 2024 | $173,175 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $146,820 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $135,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $134,754 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $111,750 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $85,452 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $85,452 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $76,480 |
Grants made · $467K in FY2014
20 grants totaling $467K in FY2014 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Focus On the Family →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rezilientkidz | Parenting support | $66,000 |
| Choices Pregnancy Centers of Greater Phoenix Inc | Provide medical equipment | $57,091 |
| Real Options For Women | Provide medical equipment and training | $34,911 |
| Hope Clinic Inc | Provide medical equipment and training | $34,200 |
| Claris Health | Provide medical equipment | $32,772 |
| First Choice Womens Resource Centers | Training | $31,980 |
| Pregnancy Center | Provide medical equipment | $22,880 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Atlanta | Provide medical equipment | $21,158 |
| Amnion Pregnancy Center | Provide medical equipment | $21,158 |
| Hope Pregnancy Centers Inc | Provide medical equipment | $21,158 |
| Boro Pregnancy Counseling Center Inc | Training | $20,100 |
| Alpha Pregnancy Center | Provide medical equipment | $19,527 |
| Assured Womens Healthcare Inc | Provide medical equipment | $19,200 |
| Americas Kids Belong Inc | Adoption | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Training | $13,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Focus On the Family a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Focus On the Family is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3188150, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Focus On the Family's EIN?
- Focus On the Family's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3188150.
- How much revenue does Focus On the Family report?
- Focus On the Family reported $86,542,406 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2014 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Focus On the Family's spending goes to programs?
- Focus On the Family spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Focus On the Family have?
- CharityIndex grades Focus On the Family A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Focus On the Family's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Focus On the Family's latest Form 990 is $253,517, paid to James D Daly (President / Ceo).
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Data for Focus On the Family (EIN 95-3188150) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.