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Focus Inc

EIN 71-0531191 · Jonesboro, AR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, WITH OR WITHOUT DISABILITIES, TO REACH THEIR GOALS AND TAKE THEIR PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
303
Highest pay
$139,960, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
  1. $3.6 million spent. WAIVER-A PROGRAM OF INTERGRATED SUPPORT WHICH REFERS TO THE BATTERY OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER THROUGH THE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM. THIS USUALLY MEANS HIRING AN IMPLEMENTER, OR ONE-ON-ONE WORKER, WHO WILL PROVIDE DIRECT CARE AND ASSIST THE CONSUMER TO MEET THEIR ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THEY MAY TEACH THE CONSUMER TO BUDGET HIS/HER MONEY, TO SHOP, TO DO LAUNDRY, TO COOK, TO DO HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE TASKS, OR WHATEVER THE CONSUMER REQUIRES. THEY OFTEN ASSIST THE CONSUMER TO PARTICIPATE IN FUN ACTIVITIES LIKE BASKETBALL, BOWLING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, ETC.
  2. $948,516 spent. -ADULT DEVELOPMENT-DAY ACTIVITY PROGRAMS OPERATED BY FOCUS, INC. THEY ARE LICENSED, PARTIALLY FUNDED AND MONITORED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMS IS TO ASSIST ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO GROW AND LEARN.
  3. $526,484 spent. -TRANSPORTATION-A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR OUR CHILDREN AND ADULT PROGRAMS BOTH TO AND FROM FOCUS FACILITIES IN ORDER TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY NEED. -AUTISM WAIVER-A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION FOR 20-30 HOURS PER WEEK IN THE HOMES (AND COMMUNITIES) OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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