Charis Focus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKELAND, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $38K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
+12.1% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+28.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charis Focus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Charis Focus Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Charis Focus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKELAND, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,051,931 | $1,072,811 | $1,117,724 |
| Revenue | $47,810 | $14,025 | $25,129 |
| Expenses | $65,311 | $58,938 | $64,050 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $56,090 | $50,846 | $53,177 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,998 | $15,044 | $17,156 |
| Distributable Amount | $55,956 | $52,260 | $52,833 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Faith Community Church ($26,400), Cru Global Inc ($11,300), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($4,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MINISTRY | $1,200 |
| CRU GLOBAL INC MIAMI, FL | SUPPORT CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND FAITH WORLDWIDE | $11,300 |
| FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH HUDSON, WI | SUPPORT CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MINISTRY | $26,400 |
| MAGNUS VETERANS FOUNDATION DAYTON, MN | SUPPORT, HEAL, AND HONOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES | $500 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN-ST PAUL ST PAUL, MN | SUPPORT CHRISTIAN CENTERED HIGHER EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT ATHLETES AND COACHES IN CHRISTIAN VALUES | $4,000 |
| CHADDAH INC PENSACOLA, FL | SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY MAAS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN MAAS | SEC, TREAS, VP | 1 | — |
| JACQUELINE MAAS | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MADELINE MAAS | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charis Focus Foundation?
Charis Focus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKELAND, MN. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Charis Focus Foundation?
As of 2024, Charis Focus Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $48K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does Charis Focus Foundation operate?
Charis Focus Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Charis Focus Foundation award?
In 2024, Charis Focus Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Charis Focus Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charis Focus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charis Focus Foundation's EIN?
Charis Focus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3173266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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