2023-11-14T09:04:54-06:00 2022-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 8215 GREENWAY BOULEVARD SUITE 600 MIDDLETON WI 53562 990 2022-01-01 391369356 FOCUS ON COMMUNITY INC FOCU 2626326200 1240 WASHINGTON AVENUE RACINE WI 53403 JASON MEEKMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2626326200 2023-11-13 1 JASON MEEKMA 999009999 0 KIMBERLY ANDERSON P00188889 6086628600 2023-11-13 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z JASON MEEKMA 1240 WASHINGTON AVENUE RACINE WI 53403 650719 0 X WWW.FOCUSRACINE.ORG X 1980 WI TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND INSPIRE HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES. 9 9 54 50 0 0 593518 604891 0 13642 35 1448 -9704 21003 583849 640984 314 0 0 0 646644 379824 0 0 7474 106882 92402 753840 472226 -169991 168758 611128 765430 142974 128518 468154 636912 X TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND INSPIRE HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES. 1 1 86943 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (SAP): THIS PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT DRUG ABUSE USING RESEARCH-BASED MODEL PROGRAMS, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING. OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED PRIMARILY TOWARD YOUTH AND THOSE WHO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THEIR LIVES. FOCUS REACHES SEVERAL THOUSAND YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR AND SERVES AS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR PARENTS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER AGENCIES. 56889 LIFT FAST: THIS PROGRAM HAS A SIMILAR STRUCTURE TO THE UNITED WAY OF RACINE COUNTY FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER (FAST) PROGRAM, AND IS AN ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCE TO HOLD MORE THAN ONE FAST SESSION SIMULTANEOUSLY AT A SCHOOL. FAST IS AN INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PREVENTION AND PARENT-INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM IN WHICH FAMILIES GATHER AT THEIR SCHOOLS FOR EIGHT WEEKLY, EVENING SESSIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIFIC, FUN, RESEARCH-BASED ACTIVITIES AIMED AS STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND EMPOWERING AGENTS. THE SESSIONS ARE ABOUT TWO HOURS LONG, AND INCLUDE A MEAL FOR THE FAMILIES. 54400 UWRC FAST: THE UNITED WAY OF RACINE COUNTY FAST (FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER) PROGRAM IS AN INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PREVENTION AND PARENT-INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM IN WHICH FAMILIES GATHER AT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS FOR EIGHT WEEKLY, EVENING SESSIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIFIC, FUN, RESEARCH-BASED ACTIVITIES AIMED AT STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND EMPOWERING AGENTS. THE SESSIONS ARE ABOUT TWO HOURS LONG, AND INCLUDE A MEAL FOR THE FAMILIES. 183060 13642 183060 13642 381292 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 54 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 WI X JASON MEEKMA 2626326200 1240 WASHINGTON AVE RACINE WI 53403 OLIVIA OSBORNE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TERRY MCCARTHY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KARL KRAMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATIE KNOFF AT-LARGE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GWEN TRUSSELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIMBER DAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAWN PACHNIAK SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 KALEB SCHULZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY FORBES BA 1.00 X 0 0 0 JASON MEEKMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 60545 0 0 60545 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 282400 5399 246499 70593 604891 FEES FOR SERVICES 624110 13642 13642 13642 1448 1448 27768 5399 9735 18033 18033 2970 0 2970 2970 640984 13642 0 22451 60545 60545 253144 192156 57759 3229 5797 4158 1597 42 34805 25859 8636 310 25533 20581 4695 257 11992 9057 2935 10924 8250 2354 320 24405 21181 2672 552 13905 12366 1539 1435 1125 310 9474 9266 117 91 9969 9077 892 EQUIPMENT RENT AND MAIN 5330 4294 1036 0 STAFF TRAINING 2416 2255 121 40 DUES AND LICENSES 409 320 89 2143 802 1139 202 472226 381292 83460 7474 179948 175603 92610 207936 506 3467 4055 3213 390550 15339 334009 375211 611128 765430 31166 20672 111808 107846 142974 128518 X 311598 389133 156556 247779 468154 636912 611128 765430 168758 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 566721 1097881 1175835 593518 604891 4038846 566721 1097881 1175835 593518 604891 4038846 4038846 7543 8904 6105 35 1448 24035 12 5 17 4062898 41835 0.99410 0.99260 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 24000 24000 351211 351211 15339 15339 0 375211 X 650719 9735 9735 640984 0 640984 481961 9735 9735 472226 0 472226 PART X, LINE 2: FOCUS ON COMMUNITY, INC IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER CHAPTER 181 OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES. MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW, AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX, ACCRUED INTEREST OR PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. NONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL OR STATE INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 9,735. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 9,735. GOLF OUTING 24668 5399 19269 3380 679 314 CONCERT 8499 8499 3996 0 33167 5399 27768 3380 679 3996 314 8369 19399 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 ARPA- COP: AMERICAN RECOVERY PLAN ACT MONEY FUNDS OUR ACTIVITIES AT RACINE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING (COP) HOUSES. THIS VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT THREE AREA COP HOUSES. THERE, YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH SKILLS TO HELP THEM BUILD POSITIVE, SUCCESSFUL FUTURES. CANPB FAST: SIMILAR TO OUR OTHER FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER (FAST) PROGRAMS, THIS IS AN INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PREVENTION AND PARENT-INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM IN WHICH FAMILIES GATHER AT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS FOR EIGHT WEEKLY, EVENING SESSIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIFIC, FUN, RESEARCH-BASED ACTIVITIES AIMED AT STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND EMPOWERING AGENTS. THE SESSIONS ARE ABOUT TWO HOURS LONG, AND INCLUDE A MEAL FOR THE FAMILIES. IN THIS CASE, THE PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT VIA THE WISCONSIN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD (CANPB). CANPB CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT FAST: THIS FAMILIES AND SCHOOL TOGETHER (FAST) PROGRAM IS AN 8 WEEK PROGRAM PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A CHILDCARE CENTER. IT IS A FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS PARENTS AND SUPPORTS THE RELATIONSHIP BUILDING NECESSARY FOR CHILDREN TO THRIVE. RUSD EXTENDED LEARNING: ALSO KNOWN AS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING EXTENDED LEARNING. A PARTNERSHIP WITH RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREBY FOCUS PROVIDES STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-5 WEEKLY LESSONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS KINDNESS, DIVERSITY, COMMUNICATION, FEELINGS, EMOTIONS, GOAL SETTING, AND OTHER TOPICS. CANPB STRENGTHENING FAMILIES: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY SKILLS PROGRAM. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 3-11 YEARS OLD, AND IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY IMPROVING FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND BONDING. THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS OBTAINED VIA THE WISCONSIN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD (CANPB) UW STRENGTHENING FAMILIES: SIMILARLY TO OUR OTHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM, THIS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY SKILLS PROGRAM PROVIDED AT TWO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO FORTIFY THE FAMILY UNIT BY IMPROVING FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND BONDING. THIS PORTION OF THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY OUR LOCAL UNITED WAY CHAPTER. JOHNSON COMMUNITY GARDEN SPACE: FUNDING FROM AN INTERNATIONALLY-KNOWN COMPANY IS BEING USED TO CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY GARDEN AND ENGAGEMENT SPACE. LOCAL YOUTH WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE BUILDING OF TEN OR MORE GARDEN PLOTS IN A SPACE ADJACENT TO OUR NEWLY-REFURBISHED OFFICE BUILDING. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 EFFECTIVE 7/1/21, SIX OF OUR PROGRAMS WERE DISCONTINUED, ALONG WITH NINE OF THE ASSOCIATED STAFF MEMBERS: SAS-RCF, SCAN UW KENOSHA, SCAN UW RACINE, SAS-VOCA, SAS-UW RACINE, AND SAS-SAVS. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THOSE PROGRAMS AND STAFF MIGRATING OVER TO A NEW, SEPARATE, 501 (C)(3), BELEAF SURVIVORS, INC., WHERE THEIR MISSION AND ACTIVITIES ARE SIMILAR TO WHEN THEY WERE HOSTED AS PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION. THIS MOVE HAD BEEN PLANNED FROM THE TIME THEY STARTED WITH US. BEGINNING ON 7/1/21, THEIR EMPLOYEES AND ACTIVITIES WERE NO LONGER PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION'S BOOKS. FAMILY GAME NIGHT WAS ANOTHER PROGRAM THAT HAD BEEN FUNDED BY OUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHOSE FUNDING WAS NOT RENEWED IN 2022. IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS POINT IF THE PROGRAM WILL BE FUNDED AGAIN AT SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B BEFORE IT IS APPROVED, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990, WHICH IS PREPARED BY A CPA FIRM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY AND DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AN INCREASE BASED ON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OUTLINED IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S JOB DESCRIPTION. IN THE CASE OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND/OR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE KEY EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY AND DETERMINES COMPENSATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AN INCREASE BASED ON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OUTLINED IN THE RESPECTIVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS. TO FACILITATE THIS PROCESS, BOTH THE REVIEWER AND REVIEWEE FILL OUT PERFORMANCE REVIEW DOCUMENTS. THE REVIEWER'S DOCUMENT IDENTIFIES STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, AND PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE REVIEWEE FOR ALLOWS THAT PERSON TO HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSES AND IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT. IN THE REVIEW MEETING, THE TWO PARTIES GO OVER THE DOCUMENTS, SET NEW GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND DETERMINE IF THE REVIEWEE MET THE PERFORMANCE GOALS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. IN THE CASE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD OCCUPIES THE ROLE OF THE REVIEWER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.