FOCUSHOPE
AI Summary
FOCUS: HOPE is a nonprofit civil and human rights organization founded in 1968, dedicated to combating racism, poverty, and injustice in metropolitan Detroit. With an operating budget of $36.2 million and total revenue of $35.1 million, the organization focuses on youth development, education, and human services, offering programs that include a food initiative for seniors and workforce development, all viewed through an advocacy, equity, and community empowerment lens. FOCUS: HOPE does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse funding base to support its mission.
Mission Statement
FOCUS: HOPE IS A NON-PROFIT CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION. FOUNDED IN 1968, ITS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INTELLIGENT AND PRACTICAL ACTION TO OVERCOME RACISM, POVERTY AND INJUSTICE IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON FOUR MAIN AREAS: A FOOD PROGRAM FOR SENIORS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND AN EARLY LEARNING/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ALL LOOKED AT THROUGH AN ADVOCACY, EQUITY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT (AECE) LENS.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Human rights
Youth development
Human services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FOCUSHOPE’s budget?
In 2024, FOCUSHOPE reported an annual operating budget of around $36.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FOCUSHOPE support?
FOCUSHOPE supports work in Education, Human rights, Youth development, and Human services.
Where does FOCUSHOPE operate?
FOCUSHOPE is headquartered in Detroit, MI.
Who funded FOCUSHOPE recently?
In 2025, FOCUSHOPE received grants from CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FOCUSHOPE received in 2024?
The largest grant to FOCUSHOPE in 2024 exceeds $5.3 million.
What is FOCUSHOPE’s reliance on government grants?
FOCUSHOPE relied on government grants for more than 95% of their total revenue in 2024.