Focus for Health Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Warren, New Jersey, established in 2010. The organization operates as a philanthropic funding entity dedicated to addressing systemic health inequities and supporting grassroots organizations working toward social and health justice.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.0M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
134
+7.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+1.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. Focus for Health works to empower small, grassroots organizations to challenge and transform systems that perpetuate poverty, illness, and obstruct access to a dignified quality of life.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Social Determinants of Health
- Racial Equity
- Structural Reform
- Ending Child Sex Abuse
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Health Disparities
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
award: $20,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across multiple regions:
- Primary funding states: New Jersey, Illinois, and New York (accounting for 38% of all grants)
- Geographic reach: Grantmaking extends to organizations across 30 states
- International locations: Including Bujumbura and Edinburgh
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $22,979,738 (2024)
- Annual revenue: $8,311,809
- Total expenses: $5,284,076 (2024)
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $2.8 million in 2011 to approximately $23 million in 2024.
Income Sources: The foundation generates rental income from ownership of real estate, which is utilized to promote the foundation's mission.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,979,738 | $22,923,405 | $25,256,670 |
| Revenue | $3,549,298 | $1,018,083 | $18,163,801 |
| Expenses | $5,284,076 | $4,848,073 | $5,210,734 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,612,106 | $5,099,763 | $4,130,749 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,875,594 | $1,036,682 | $15,553,581 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,123,678 | $1,249,002 | $1,089,612 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Barry Segal
- Vice President: Martin Segal
- Board of Trustees: Susan Davis, Sharon Harrison, Richard Segal, MacDella Cooper
The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. None of the leadership team receives compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN SEGAL | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| BARRY SEGAL | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SUSAN DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| SHARON HARRISON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| RICHARD SEGAL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MACDELLA COOPER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTINE CURA | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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