Nonprofit · EIN 74-2672896
FOCUS MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · PAGOSA SPGS, CO 81147
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $393,296 | $382,776 | $10,520 | $828,628 | $8,277 | $820,351 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $384,261 | $339,774 | $44,487 | $818,402 | $8,571 | $809,831 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $332,882 | $281,395 | $51,487 | $768,849 | $3,505 | $765,344 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $372,157
- Program service revenue
- $13,932
- Investment income
- $9,041
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,834
- Other revenue
- -$1,834
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $134,582
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $174,886
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,750
- Travel
- $30,007
- Depreciation
- $21,742
- Program services (functional)
- $349,534
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,242
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $818,402
- Total assets, end of year
- $828,628
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,277
- Net assets, end of year
- $820,351
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,033
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $820,351
- Gross receipts
- $396,565
- Employees
- 3
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $68,175 |
| PEGGY FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $55,206 |
| NANCY DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK DANIELS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE HOAG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JERRI LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM PAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD PEPPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE PEPPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ZIGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $68,175 |
| PEGGY FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $55,206 |
| NANCY DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK DANIELS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE DAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE HOAG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEX LANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERRI LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM PAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD PEPPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE PEPPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ZIGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK DANIELS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BAY FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| PEGGY FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| CAROLE HOAG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEX LANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERRI LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM PAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD PEPPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE PEPPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLOR PEPPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM ZIGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300A SQUAW VALLEY PL, PAGOSA SPGS, CO 81147-9773
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PEGGY FORREST, 300 A SQUAW VALLEY PLACE, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147
- Signed the 990
- PEGGY FORREST, BOARD MEMBER
- Phone
- (970) 264-2404
- Return prepared by
- WILSON REA BECKEL & ASSOC CPAS LLC
Mission
TO PROCLAIM CHRIST & THE HOPE THAT IS IN HIM TO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS, & TO CHALLENGE & EQUIP THOSE WHO KNOW JESUS TO GROW & MATURE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.
Program accomplishments
- SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO VARIOUS YOUTH GROUPS & OTHER MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING JESUS CHRIST AS THE WAY, THE TRUTH & THE LIFE.Expenses $349,534 · revenue $13,932
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2672896
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $828,628
- Income (IRS master file)
- $396,565
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $393,296 | $382,776 | $828,628 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $384,261 | $339,774 | $818,402 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $332,882 | $281,395 | $768,849 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $324,396 | $277,951 | $712,748 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2672896).
Questions about FOCUS MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of FOCUS MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOCUS MINISTRIES is 74-2672896.
- Is FOCUS MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to FOCUS MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOCUS MINISTRIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FOCUS MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOCUS MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOCUS MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PEGGY FORREST.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOCUS MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,175 (BAY FORREST, BOARD MEMBER).
- How much revenue does FOCUS MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $393,296, expenses of $382,776 and total assets of $828,628 at year end.
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