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Focusedkids

Public charity · Grantmaker Carbondale, CO EIN: 81-4090184 Website

The Focusedkids method is a research-based social-emotional learning program teaching children, parents/caregivers, and teachers about their brains and the skills of focusing and calming for self-regulation. The program is a simple, stand-alone method for use in the classroom and at home.

Focusedkids at a glance

Total assets
$134,999
+71.1% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$448,130
+12.5% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$2
Expenses (2025)
$441,117
+17.8% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Focusedkids funds

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

States

Cities

Aspen

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025

In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $414K.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$134,999$448,130$441,117——$2
2024$78,900$398,476$374,454———
2023$65,888$257,307$265,680———
2022$74,011$168,115$224,287———
2021$130,228$200,637$210,731———
2020$114,043$622,927$611,953$414,0001—

About Focusedkids

Based on IRS filings

Focusedkids is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Carbondale, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $135K in total assets. Net investment income was $2.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Focusedkids is led by Bryan Snow, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Bryan Snow

    Chair

    Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023

    Vice President & Treasurer → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda Petersen

    Executive Di

    Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $65K (2023) → $71K (2025)

  • Jennifer Scherer

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Graves

    Board Member

    Board Member → President, 2023

    President → Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jodi Huffman

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelsey Ellis

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Olivia Grzesiak

    Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie O'Connor

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Kathy Hegberg (2020–2024) — Founder
  • Former: Ana Quiceno (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Eric Theile (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Stacey Wanko (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Sarah Fedishen (2020–2022) — Board President
  • Former: Anna Cole (2022) — Executive Director
  • Former: Betty Lucas (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Elaine Grossman (2020–2021) — Board Member

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Amanda Petersen — Executive Di: $71KAmanda PetersenExecutive Di$71K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $71K, to Amanda Petersen (Executive Di).

Frequently asked questions about Focusedkids

How large is Focusedkids?

Focusedkids reported $135K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $448K.

What is Focusedkids?

Focusedkids is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Carbondale, CO. It holds $135K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Focusedkids operate?

Focusedkids has awarded grants in Colorado.

What is Focusedkids's EIN?

Focusedkids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4090184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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