Focus Builders International
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF FOCUS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL IS A CHARITABLE AND HUMANTARIAN, TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN PANAMA, UGANDA, AND NICARAGUA. THE ASSISTANCE INCLUDES HELPING TO BUILD CHURCHES, FEEDING CENTERS, A SCHOOL BUILDING, PROVIDE CLEAN WATER AND TEACHING SPIRITUAL, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$54K
+116.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+116.2% YoY
About Focus Builders International
Based on IRS filings
Focus Builders International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $95K.
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,564,245 | $2,770,554 | $2,912,009 |
| Revenue | $143,877 | $156,755 | $-349,356 |
| Expenses | $350,186 | $298,210 | $381,226 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $95,427 | $104,227 | $-382,914 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Wings of Promise ($53,502).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WINGS OF PROMISE ORANGE, TX | — | $53,502 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL L PARKER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $27,000 |
| JAMES HAM | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LARRY INMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KELLY LAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR/SEC | — | — |
| WESLEY H WHITE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focus Builders International?
Focus Builders International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Focus Builders International?
As of 2025, Focus Builders International holds $2.6M in total assets with $144K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $54K in 2025.
Where does Focus Builders International operate?
Focus Builders International has awarded grants in Florida, Oregon, Texas.
What size grants does Focus Builders International award?
In 2025, Focus Builders International awarded 1 grants totaling $54K — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Focus Builders International's EIN?
Focus Builders International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0879073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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