Charis Focus Foundation
Charis Focus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeland, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $984K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $42K.
Charis Focus Foundation at a glance
In short: Charis Focus Foundation gave $103K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,063
- +129.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,723
- +129.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $983,690
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charis Focus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faith Community Church ($76K). Together the top 7 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charis Focus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 144% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $103K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Community Church Hudson, WI | Support Christian Church and Ministry | $76,400 |
| CRU Global Inc Miami, FL | Support Christian Ministry and Faith Worldwide | $18,450 |
| Cityjoy Minneapolis, MN | Support christian ministry centered in Minnesota and the twin cities | $2,700 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Support Athletes and Coaches in Christian Values | $2,400 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul St. Paul, MN | Support Christian Centered Higher Education | $2,000 |
| Bethlehem Baptist Church Minneapolis, MN | Support Christian Church and Ministry | $600 |
| The Village Church Baldwin, WI | Support Christian Church and Ministry | $513 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $983,690 | $52,202 | $120,445 | $103,063 | 7 | $109,387 | $41,858 | $54,948 |
| 2024 | $1,051,931 | $47,810 | $65,311 | $44,900 | 7 | $56,090 | $37,998 | $55,956 |
| 2023 | $1,072,811 | $14,025 | $58,938 | $40,050 | 8 | $50,846 | $15,044 | $52,260 |
| 2022 | $1,117,724 | $25,129 | $64,050 | $42,300 | 8 | $53,177 | $17,156 | $52,833 |
| 2021 | $1,156,645 | $186,557 | $67,154 | $48,400 | 24 | $58,637 | $210,814 | $55,256 |
| 2020 | $1,037,242 | $19,820 | $78,956 | $58,950 | 9 | — | $89,461 | $47,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charis Focus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charis Focus Foundation is led by Gary Maas, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Maas
President
Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Maas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Maas
Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Maas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charis Focus Foundation
How much does Charis Focus Foundation give each year?
Charis Focus Foundation gave $103K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 7 grants.
What is Charis Focus Foundation's typical grant size?
Charis Focus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,400, and its average grant was $14,723, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charis Focus Foundation give grants?
Charis Focus Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Charis Focus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Charis Focus Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Christian Church and Ministry" (3 grants).
Who are Charis Focus Foundation's largest grantees?
Charis Focus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Faith Community Church ($76,400), CRU Global Inc ($18,450) and Cityjoy ($2,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charis Focus Foundation?
Charis Focus Foundation reported $984K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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