2016-11-10T13:14:09-06:00 2015-12-31 430765316 RubinBrown LLP One North Brentwood Saint Louis MO 63105 990 2015-01-01 272081900 FOCUS Marines Foundation FOCU 6365291375 15455 Manchester Road No 476 Ballwin MO 63022 RICHARD MEYER CFO 6365291375 2016-11-09 1 James R Ritts P00362910 3142903300 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z RICHARD MEYER 15455 MANCHESTER ROAD BALLWIN MO 63022 958435 0 X focusmarinesfoundation.org X 2010 MO PROVIDE SERVICES TO WOUNDED SERVICEMEN. 18 16 3 205 0 0 682639 944964 0 0 975 -1071 229 0 683843 943893 0 0 0 0 105138 131372 19955 910 73034 465026 505261 590119 637543 93724 306350 331514 641670 4854 8660 326660 633010 X PROVIDE SERVICES TO WOUNDED SERVICEMEN. 0 0 515911 See schedule oFOCUS - FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION CONDUCTS FOUR MULTI-FACETED, SEVEN-DAY, TRANSFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS DURING THE YEAR THAT AID WOUNDED MARINES IN THEIR TRANSITION FROM BATTLEFIELD TO CIVILIAN LIFE. WHETHER ENDURING PHYSICAL WOUNDS OR THE EMOTIONAL WOUNDS OF PTS/TBI, MARINE PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE TOOLS TO HELP THEM BUILD REWARDING AND MEANINGFUL LIVES. DURING THE WEEK AT FOCUS, PARTICIPANTS (APPROXIMATELY 34/CLASS) ATTEND AN INTENSE, INTROSPECTIVE 3-DAY WORKSHOP TO UNDERSTAND AND PURGE NEGATIVE TENDENCIES AND TO ACCEPT AND SUCCESSFULLY ADJUST TO THE CHALLENGES OF CIVILIAN LIFE. THE COURSE INCLUDES A HOST OF SUPERB MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS THAT ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO RISE ABOVE ANY CHALLENGE, REJECT VICTIMIZATION, ADOPT POSITIVE HABITS, AND TO BE THE BEST THAT THEY CAN BE. THE COURSE FURTHER ALLOWS MARINES TO EXPLORE AND ENHANCE THEIR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ESPECIALLY AS IT RELATES TO THEIR FAMILY. THEY COME TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR CHALLENGES AND THAT THERE IS A VAST SUPPORTING NETWORK COMPOSED OF BROTHER MARINES, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND A CONCERNED CITIZENRY. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE THEIR COMFORT ZONE AND TO SET AND REALIZE THE GOALS TO WHICH THEY ASPIRE. PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO COACHED IN PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS NETWORKING, RESUME WRITING, MOCK INTERVIEWS AND OTHER IMPORTANT TALENTS. DURING THE WEEK, PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE RENEWED HOPE AND DIRECTION, DEVELOP POSITIVE CHARACTERISTICS, EXPERIENCE ENHANCED SELF-WORTH, AND ARE COMMITTED TO THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. 27729 MENTORING - During each FOCUS program, select participants from previous courses are brought on site to mentor and encourage current participants. At the conclusion of the FOCUS course, participants are paired with a mentor(s) who provides continuing, individualized support. FOCUS also reaches out to past participants in times of need to assist them in their journey from the battlefield to civilian life. The mentoring process is dynamic, intimate and an important element of the organization. 543640 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Rick Meyer 6365291375 360 Carr manor court BALLWIN MO 63021 JOHN BRAUER Director at LARGE 17.00 X 0 0 0 MERLIN CLAYTON DIRECTOR AT LARGE 25.00 X 0 0 0 MICKEY DRAKE DIRECTOR AT LARGE 13.00 X 0 0 0 TOM FISCHER DIRECTOR AT LARGE 5.00 X 0 0 0 NATE HALL SECRETARY 4.50 X X 0 0 0 HARRY HEGGER VICE CHAIRMAN 15.00 X X 0 0 0 RON HOLTMAN DIRECtor at LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM ILGES DIREctor at LARGE 13.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD MEYER CFO 8.00 X X 0 0 0 GREG OMER DIRECTOR AT LARGE 3.00 X 0 0 0 KEN STREETT DIRECTor at LARGE 2.00 X 0 0 0 WALT SUHRE CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT 15.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE WALTON DIRECTOR at LARGE 3.00 X 0 0 0 TED KRETSCHMAR VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00 X X 44000 0 0 SHERI OBERHELMAN DIRECtor at LARGE 40.00 X 44000 0 0 Dennis Simpson director at LARGE 4.00 X 0 0 0 Jack Quinn Director at LARGE 4.00 X 0 0 0 Nick Nicholaison Director at LARGE 9.00 X 0 0 0 John Meyer Director at LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 88000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37102 907862 86365 944964 127 127 400 1598 -1198 -1198 -1198 12944 37102 12944 0 943893 0 0 -1071 X 88000 49280 38720 34115 13708 9637 10770 9257 4753 737 3767 2438 2438 7350 7350 910 910 106633 104958 1188 487 3025 3025 48196 40778 503 6915 12665 7571 853 4241 3347 3347 110366 109365 1001 3200 3200 11434 10855 579 PARTICIPANT PROVISIONS 133351 133351 MEALS 38767 38414 22 331 HOUSEKEEPING 12023 12023 CLOTHING 7768 7768 4698 1831 2867 637543 543640 20869 73034 213320 527193 101046 101056 1948 400 1821 18000 6400 14800 11600 331514 641670 4854 4860 3800 4854 8660 X 326660 630510 2500 326660 633010 331514 641670 306350 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 137988 308454 670655 682639 944964 2744700 137988 308454 670655 682639 944964 2744700 872271 1872429 19 31 79 127 256 6000 3659 5840 12944 28443 2773399 0.67510 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: SALE OF DONATED PROPERTY - 2011 Amount: $ 6,000. FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2013 Amount: $ 3,659. 2014 Amount: $ 5,840. 2015 Amount: $ 12,944. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 18000 6400 11600 11600 1143077 186240 12944 199184 943893 0 943893 836727 186240 12944 199184 637543 0 637543 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Events 12,944. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Events 12,944. Summer Kickoff Party 25666 17180 8486 7556 400 530 Trivia Night 24380 19922 4458 4253 205 50046 37102 12944 11809 400 735 12944 0 X 67315 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 4 19050 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECORDED BY THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRovidED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMLOYEES ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM VOTING IF THERE IS A KNOWN CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 the compensation for both the vice-president, development and the FOCUS program coordinator are monitored to ensure that such compensation is appropriate given the size and mission of focus marines foundation (FMF). the compensation paid to the vice-president, development is well below the median expected annual pay for a typical fundraising coordinator per guidestar's 2014 compensation report. furthermore, based upon robert half's 2016 salary guide, fmf's focus program coordinator's salary is well within the salary range of comparable positions in similar sized organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, CONFICTS OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVALABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 13 the board of directors adopted a written whistle blower policy in October 2015. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 14 The board of directors adopted a written document retention and destruction policy in October 2015. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g SPEAKERS FEES: Program service expenses 67,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 67,200. PROGRAM SUPPORT: Program service expenses 2,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,200. AUDIO VISUAL: Program service expenses 700. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 40. Total expenses 740. OTHER FEES: Program service expenses 2,858. Management and general expenses 1,188. Fundraising expenses 447. Total expenses 4,493. Class Mentoring Fees: Program service expenses 32,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,000.