Nonprofit · EIN 81-0579812
FOCUS FORWARD
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93725
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,708,612 | $1,515,661 | $192,951 | $1,690,828 | $717,024 | $973,804 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,391,097 | $1,279,797 | $111,300 | $980,117 | $215,690 | $764,427 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,433,133 | $1,309,831 | $123,302 | $929,486 | $276,359 | $653,127 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,625,350
- of which government grants
- $1,591,828
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,086
- Other revenue
- $60,176
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,066
- Other salaries and wages
- $838,459
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,086,661
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $86,152
- Travel
- $22,691
- Program services (functional)
- $1,257,033
- Management and general (functional)
- $258,628
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $980,117
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,690,828
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $717,024
- Net assets, end of year
- $973,804
- Publicly traded securities
- $80,867
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $499,079
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $474,725
- Gross receipts
- $1,708,612
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 82
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNA LITCHENBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $99,936 | $4,130 |
| MICHELLE ENGEL-SILVA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE OLIVARES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIE HOPPER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LORANCE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK LOPEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FIDEL BARRAZA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GHADA AL-MASRI | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE DODSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNA LITCHENBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $85,850 | $3,209 |
| MICHELLE ENGEL-SILVA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE OLIVARES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA CHAHAL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LORANCE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOPEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROBERT PIMENTEL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BURTON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARIN CHAO-BUSHOVEN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE DODSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GENESIS WILSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNA LITCHENBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $68,500 | $9,413 |
| MICHELLE ENGEL-SILVA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Davis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE OLIVARES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Chahal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LORANCE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI CROW | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOPEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROBERT PIMENTEL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BURTON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARIN CHAO-BUSHOVEN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE DODSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GENESIS WILSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3333 E AMERICAN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93725-9247
- In care of
- % NANCY PRESSLEY CEO
- Signed the 990
- JOANNA LITCHENBERG, CEO
- Phone
- (559) 600-4961
- Website
- WWW.FOCUSFORWARD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Hudson & Company Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-0579812 or by the name FOCUS FORWARD.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO SERVE YOUTH IN THE FRESNO COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE AND FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS
Program accomplishments
- Focus Forward creates pathways to success for youth and young adults in child-welfare and justice systems through various supportive services and programs, including: Mentoring, Education and Employment Services, Evidence Based Parenting classes, barrier removal and supportive services, supplies and referrals.Expenses $1,257,033 · grants $1,500
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
- 81-0579812
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,690,828
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,708,612
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,708,612 | $1,515,661 | $1,690,828 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,391,097 | $1,279,797 | $980,117 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,433,133 | $1,309,831 | $929,486 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,154,144 | $1,094,374 | $873,420 | 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 81-0579812).
Questions about FOCUS FORWARD
- What is the EIN of FOCUS FORWARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOCUS FORWARD is 81-0579812.
- Is FOCUS FORWARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to FOCUS FORWARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOCUS FORWARD 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 FORWARD 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 FORWARD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOCUS FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,936 (JOANNA LITCHENBERG, CEO).
- How much revenue does FOCUS FORWARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,708,612, expenses of $1,515,661 and total assets of $1,690,828 at year end.
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