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Focus Points Family Resource Center

EIN 84-1353944 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH 4 KEY PILLARS: EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
60
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$157,519, executive di

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. EDUCATION: THE CENTER OPENS DOORS TO SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY PROVIDING TRAINING AND HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION THROUGH AELA (ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY) AND CRSP (COLORADO REFUGEE SERVICES PROGRAM) FUNDING. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED THROUGH A HOME VISITATION MODEL- PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) FOR AGES 0-2 AND HOME INSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) FOR AGES 3-5. THESE PROGRAMS HELP PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS READING TO THEIR CHILDREN AND HELPING CHILDREN LEARN BASIC SKILLS. BOTH ARE KINDER READY, EVIDENCE BASED ECE PROGRAMMING.
  2. $231,718 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: THE CENTER ADVANCES FAMILY SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH CLASSES AND GUIDANCE, USING A GOAL SETTING AND STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (FSS) ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESPONSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN URGENT NEED OF ASSISTANCE OR THOSE IN HIGH BARRIER SITUATIONS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STABILIZATION RESOURCES SUCH AS PUBLIC BENEFITS, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, NOTARY PUBLIC AND FAMILY GOAL SETTING.
  3. $1.0 million spent. ECONOMIC INCLUSION: THE CENTER DRIVES ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS BY TEACHING NEW JOB SKILLS, ADVANCING CAREERS AND CO-CREATING BUSINESSES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES WITHIN COMMUNITY. COMAL HERITAGE FOOD INCUBATOR, ESTABLISHED IN 2016, HELPS ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TRANSFORM THEIR HERITAGE RECIPES INTO THEIR OWN FOOD BUSINESSES. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE CULINARY ARTS AND ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE PROCESS OF LAUNCHING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. THIS IS AN EARN-WHILE-YOU-LEARN PROGRAM. COMAL WAS DISCONTINUED IN FEBRUARY 2025. HUERTA URBANA 2 GEN FARM INCUBATOR ADDRESSES THE NEED TO FURTHER EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND PROMOTE ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE. THE ENTERPRISE TEACHES RESIDENTS HOW TO GROW AND DISTRIBUTE FRESH, ORGANIC, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT PRODUCES IN THE GES NEIGHBORHOODS. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN URBAN AGRICULTURE. ECONOMIC INCLUSION: THE CENTER DRIVES ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS BY TEACHING NEW JOB SKILLS, ADVANCING CAREERS AND CO-CREATING BUSINESSES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES WITHIN COMMUNITY. COMAL HERITAGE FOOD INCUBATOR, ESTABLISHED IN 2016, HELPS ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TRANSFORM THEIR HERITAGE RECIPES INTO THEIR OWN FOOD BUSINESSES. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE CULINARY ARTS AND ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE PROCESS OF LAUNCHING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. THIS IS AN EARN-WHILE-YOU-LEARN PROGRAM. COMAL WAS DISCONTINUED IN FEBRUARY 2025. HUERTA URBANA 2 GEN FARM INCUBATOR ADDRESSES THE NEED TO FURTHER EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND PROMOTE ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE. THE ENTERPRISE TEACHES RESIDENTS HOW TO GROW AND DISTRIBUTE FRESH, ORGANIC, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT PRODUCES IN THE GES NEIGHBORHOODS. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN URBAN AGRICULTURE.
  4. $150,952 spent. COMMUNITY RESOURCES: THE CENTER CONNECTS PEOPLE TO RESOURCES TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, NETWORKS AND COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES A BIKE LIBRARY, COMMUNITY GARDEN, ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
  5. COMMUNITY RESOURCES: THE CENTER CONNECTS PEOPLE TO RESOURCES TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, NETWORKS AND COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES A BIKE LIBRARY, COMMUNITY GARDEN, ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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 April 2001.

    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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