Nonprofit · EIN 38-2771641
GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC
Tax-exempt · FLINT, MI 48502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,085,772 | $3,415,333 | -$329,561 | $361,888 | $97,138 | $264,750 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,423,703 | $3,330,926 | -$1,907,223 | $708,140 | $113,829 | $594,311 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,090,389 | $5,108,689 | -$18,300 | $2,722,659 | $221,125 | $2,501,534 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,079,304
- of which government grants
- $90,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,468
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,932,530
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,232,607
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $110,074
- Travel
- $46,786
- Program services (functional)
- $3,409,692
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,641
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $708,140
- Total assets, end of year
- $361,888
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $97,138
- Net assets, end of year
- $264,750
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $61,687
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $203,063
- Gross receipts
- $3,085,772
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 597
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Herman | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $368,518 | $17,822 |
| Kristina Johnston | COO Officer | 40 | $0 | $245,611 | $12,668 |
| Stephanie Fenton | COO Uptown Officer | 40 | $0 | $237,624 | $7,225 |
| Jennifer Cramer | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $149,130 | $4,309 |
| Leanne Panduren | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle McCree | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Serra | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Shade | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Worthing | Past-Chair/Chair-Elect & RLC Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarence Pierce | Government Com Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Avery | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Luther Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Glazier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Neal Hegarty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Hurand | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Lavergne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Allard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheldon Neeley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marissa Pierce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Pung | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gina Staudacher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Viener | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laurence Alexander | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Herman | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $340,365 | $47,615 |
| Stephanie Fenton | COO Uptown Officer | 40 | $0 | $234,806 | $10,800 |
| Kristina Johnston | COO Officer | 40 | $0 | $200,962 | $28,460 |
| Jennifer Cramer | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $148,270 | $12,002 |
| Jane Worthing | Chair/RLC Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beverly Walker-Griffea | Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Serra | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Gailbreath | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leanne Panduren | Past-Chair/Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Luther Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Glazier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Hurand | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheryl Kennedy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheldon Neeley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Pierce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Pung | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Staudacher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Viener | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Shade | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarence Pierce | Government Com Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Avery | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Neal Hegarty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle McCree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY HERMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $319,194 | $46,945 |
| STEPHANIE FENTON | COO UPTOWN Officer | 40 | $0 | $226,123 | $10,401 |
| KRISTINA JOHNSTON | COO Officer | 40 | $0 | $187,026 | $38,767 |
| JENNIFER CRAMER | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $130,162 | $10,862 |
| JANE WORTHING | CHAIR/RLC CH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY WALKER-GRIFFEA | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE SERRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY GAILBREATH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNE PANDUREN | PAST-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUTHER BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN ELLENBURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS GLAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HURAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON NEELEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARENCE PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD PUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SHADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA STAUDACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG VIENER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 519 S SAGINAW ST STE 200, FLINT, MI 48502-1815
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Timothy Herman, 519 South Saginaw Street Suite 200, Flint, MI 48502
- Signed the 990
- Timothy Herman, CEO
- Phone
- (810) 600-1426
- Website
- www.flintandgenesee.org
- Return prepared by
- YEO & YEO PC
Mission
The Genesee Area Focus Fund's purpose is to receive and administer funds dedicated to improving the economy and quality of life of the people of Genesee County, Michigan. The Focus Fund provides support to publicly supported organizations that share this objective.
Program accomplishments
- Talent Development: Support regional economic development through programs and services that attract and retain talent, prepare the emerging workforce for high-demand career opportunities, and address systemic issues that serve as a barrier to maintaining a strong talent pipeline.Expenses $427
- Economic Development: Advance regional growth by strengthening partnerships with businesses, state agencies, and financial institutions; attracting new businesses, jobs, and investment; retaining and supporting the growth of existing businesses; and fostering small business and entrepreneurial development.Expenses $1,977,141
- Talent Retention: Encourage individuals to stay, work, and contribute to the local economy by expanding access to post-secondary education through initiatives like the Flint Promise, partnering with employers to create meaningful internship opportunities, and providing training that helps community members develop new skills and advance their careers.Expenses $438,640
- Educational program that facilitates various employment preparation and training activities. The program infuses curriculum with workplace context and supplements the academic program with work based experiences.Expenses $993,484
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2771641
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $361,888
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,085,772
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,085,772 | $3,415,333 | $361,888 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,423,703 | $3,330,926 | $708,140 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,090,389 | $5,108,689 | $2,722,659 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,480,479 | $7,734,379 | $2,876,432 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2771641).
Questions about GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC
- What is the EIN of GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC is 38-2771641.
- Is GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Timothy Herman.
- Who are the officers and directors of GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GENESEE AREA FOCUS FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,085,772, expenses of $3,415,333 and total assets of $361,888 at year end.
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