EIN 62-1686129

Focus Ministries / PPS & Focus Group Ministries Inc

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Focus Ministries / PPS & Focus Group Ministries Inc provides educational courses for inmates in prison as well as ex-offenders who have been released from prison. It also offers transitional housing, additional training and support to help ex-offenders transition back into society. The organization is committed to providing care, support and services to individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
Also known as...
PPS and Focus Group Ministries; Focus Group Prison Ministries
Total revenues
$442,190
2022
Total expenses
$478,489
2022
Total assets
$724,130
2022
Num. employees
14
2022

Program areas at Focus Ministries / PPS & Focus Group Ministries Inc

Provide education courses for inmates in prison as well as ex-offenders who have been released from prison. Provide transitional housing, additional training and support for ex-offenders who have been released from prison. Provide care, support and services to inmates and ex-offenders.

Who funds Focus Ministries / PPS & Focus Group Ministries Inc

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Trinity Health Foundation of East TennesseeUrgent Needs/general$55,000
Lawson Family FoundationGeneral Support$15,000
Paddison Charitable FoundationTo Further Charitable Purpose of Organization$8,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Focus Ministries / PPS & Focus Group Ministries Inc

NameTitleCompensation
Heather Kaiser Formerly AllredExecutive Director$55,321
Shawn StutzPast / / Executive Director$17,923
Gary BurlesonChairman / Director$0
Sherri OttingerTreasurer / Boarad Membe$0
Andy AdkissonVice Chairman$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Focus Ministries / PPS & Focus Group Ministries Inc

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$330,335
Program services$111,855
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$442,190

Form 990s for Focus Ministries / PPS & Focus Group Ministries Inc

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-12990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122019-11-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Lawson Family Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Lawson Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
ReligiousReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 27274
Knoxville, TN 37927
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Phone
(865) 694-3837
IRS details
EIN
62-1686129
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I40: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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