Focus Central America
Preselected recipients only
Focus Central America is a private foundation in Warren, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 150 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 110 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
Focus Central America says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Focus Central America funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $1.5 million in 92 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $65,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Organizations | Charitable purpose due to concerns for safety of the employees of the organization and the sensitive nature of the information, the full list of contributions is available to the irs upon request. | $55,000 |
| Peaceworks | Charitable purpose | $45,050 |
| Agua Para El Pueblo | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Fundacion Herencia Viva | Charitable purpose | $32,000 |
| Pennat | Charitable purpose | $31,565 |
| Acd Guatemala | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Amos Hope and Health | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Asaprosar | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Asociacion Cedcas de Los Lago | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Bien de Mujer | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Contextos | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Fcam | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Fundacion Accion Joven | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Fundamuni | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Grupo Guinopeno Ambientalista | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Proyecto Abraham | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Teenssmart International | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Un Mundo | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Wings Guatemala | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Tierra Nueva | Charitable purpose | $29,350 |
| Hogar Fatima | Charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| Adisa | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Conexion | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Ibm- Project Hope | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Mancomunidad Trinacional | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Ajkun Pa Le Qatinimit | Charitable purpose | $24,000 |
| Cripdes | Charitable purpose | $24,000 |
| Casa Esperanza | Charitable purpose | $22,000 |
| A Better Life Guatemala | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Alsare | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Asociacio Las Hormigas | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Asociacion Ciudadana Miguelenos En Accion | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Calidad de Vida | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Codimca | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Comite de Familiares de Migrantes Desapar | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Fusal | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Institute for Central American Studies | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Green Empowerment | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Segal
- Jennifer Shore
- Martin Segal
- Sharon Harrison
Questions people ask
Does Focus Central America accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Focus Central America give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Focus Central America?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry Segal (President), Jennifer Shore (Secretary), Martin Segal (Vice President & Treasurer) and Sharon Harrison (Trustee).
What does Focus Central America fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.