Focus Forward Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To advance religious and charitable purposes by organizing mission trips, building churches and orphanages worldwide, and providing food and care to orphans and others in need as well as free medical care to a village in Uganda.
- Income
- $87,827
- Spending
- $862
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $73,735 spent. Mission Trips / Church and Orphanage Construction Program description: Organize and lead international mission trips to build churches and orphanages in underserved communities including building water wells and septic systems. (Uganda, Bolivia & Jamaica) Number of persons benefited: Approximately 1000+ community members and families annually. Other info: Trips include teams from the U.S mainly, provide long-term infrastructure, and support local congregations and orphan care facilities.
- $6,880 spent. Feeding Orphans Program description: Provide monthly meals and nutritional support to orphans in multiple countries(Bolivia, Uganda and Jamaica) Also providing seeds to establish local growing to help offset food cost for those who can't afford. Number of persons benefited: 800?1,000 orphans and other needy people from the village each month. Other info: Program supports ongoing health and well-being, and partners with local orphanages to ensure consistent care.
- $6,350 spent. Medical Care for Orphans and Those in Need Program description: Provide medical care and health services to orphans and low-income individuals. Includes operation of a medical clinic in Uganda that offers free care to orphans and elderly residents who cannot afford treatment. Number of persons benefited: Hundreds of orphans and elders annually. Other info: Clinic services include routine check-ups, treatment of common illnesses, and preventative care to improve community health.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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