Focus on Hope Inc
Focus on Hope Inc is a private foundation, based in Laurinburg, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $163K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus on Hope Inc at a glance
In short: Focus on Hope Inc gave $9K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,091
- -58.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,299
- -64.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $523
- Total assets
- $163,279
- -5.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Focus on Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Scotland Memorial Hospital ($5K). Together the top 6 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($523), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Focus on Hope Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 118% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $22K (2022). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland Memorial Hospital Laurinburg, NC | General Support | $5,269 |
| First United Methodist Church Laurinburg, NC | General Support | $2,077 |
| Concerned Citizens for Homeless Laurinburg, NC | General Support | $905 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $523 |
| Scotland County Chamber of Commerce Laurinburg, NC | General Support | $150 |
| Hospice of Scotland County Laurinburg, NC | General Support | $100 |
| Scotland County Schools Laurinburg, NC | General Support | $67 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $163,279 | $1,279 | $11,595 | $9,091 | 7 | $9,297 | $2,698 | $7,863 |
| 2022 | $173,607 | $5,073 | $29,776 | $21,959 | 6 | $26,216 | $1,553 | $9,251 |
| 2021 | $198,310 | $599 | $22,003 | $15,570 | 5 | $17,213 | — | $10,960 |
| 2020 | $219,714 | $24,331 | $19,974 | $16,538 | 8 | — | $20,404 | $10,236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Focus on Hope Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Focus on Hope Inc is led by Sarah Henderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sarah Henderson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richie Henley
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $0 (2023)
Brooks Hale
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $4K, to Richie Henley (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Focus on Hope Inc
How much does Focus on Hope Inc give each year?
Focus on Hope Inc gave $9K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $22K across 6 grants.
What is Focus on Hope Inc's typical grant size?
Focus on Hope Inc's median grant in 2023 was $523, and its average grant was $1,299, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Focus on Hope Inc give grants?
Focus on Hope Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laurinburg, NC (6 grants).
Does Focus on Hope Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Focus on Hope Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Focus on Hope Inc's largest grantees?
Focus on Hope Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Scotland Memorial Hospital ($5,269), First United Methodist Church ($2,077) and Concerned Citizens for Homeless ($905), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($523), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Focus on Hope Inc?
Focus on Hope Inc reported $163K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Focus on Hope Inc's EIN?
Focus on Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1417827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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