FOCUS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN: 26-4427803
At FOCUS North America, your generosity creates real change—providing meals for the hungry, housing for the homeless, and hope for those in crisis. Last year alone, donors like you provided over 100,000 meals to the hungry, distributed over 370,000 pounds of food, provided shelter for 74 men, and donated over $740,000 worth of clothing and household items.
But there’s still so much to do. Your gift today can ensure that we continue to provide a warm meal, safe shelter, or critical support for someone in need. Together, we can transform lives. Together, we FOCUS
Donating stock or closely held securities is a tax-efficient way to support FOCUS. By giving appreciated assets directly, you can avoid capital gains taxes while deducting the full fair market value of your gifts, allowing them to make a larger impact at a lower cost. This method of giving benefits both you and FOCUS.
A monthly donation to FOCUS North America provides consistent support that enables us to respond swiftly to those in need, offering food, clothing, job training, and essential resources. Just a few dollars each month can make a lasting impact in our communities.
A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to make a tax-deductible contribution, grow the funds tax-free, and recommend grants to FOCUS over time. DAFs provide flexibility and simplicity, making it easier to support FOCUS.
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving program for federal employees and retirees, allowing you to support FOCUS through payroll deductions or one-time donations. Click below to learn how to select FOCUS as your charity of choice.
Corporate matching gifts are donations made by your employer to match your charitable contributions to FOCUS, often doubling or even tripling the impact of your original gift.
QCDs allow individuals aged 70½ or older to donate directly from your IRA to a qualified charity such as FOCUS, excluding the amount from taxable income. QCDs are a tax-smart way for retirees to support causes they care about while potentially reducing their taxable income and meeting required minimum distributions.
A planned gift to FOCUS North America leaves a legacy of hope and compassion, providing lasting support to those most in need. By including FOCUS in your will or estate plans, you ensure that critical services—such as hunger relief, job training, and emergency aid—continue for future generations in communities across America. Your foresight and generosity empower communities to build resilience, offering a brighter future to those facing hardship.
FOCUS North America (Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve) is a non-profit organization that provides sustainable, practical solutions to underserved communities across the United States. Our programs support those in need by providing food, job training, health services, housing assistance, and more. We have 11 centers in 11 cities, with three more in development in 2024, and more in 2025.
Your donation directly supports our programs and services, enabling us to help individuals and families with essential resources, support, and care. Contributions may go towards food distribution, job training programs, housing initiatives, or education. You can specify your gift if you’d like it to go to a particular program or Center.
Yes, you can designate your gift to a specific FOCUS Center or national program, such as the Summer Feeding Program, Backpacks, or YES. If you do not specify, your donation will go to the area of greatest need in the National office, allowing us to allocate resources where it can make the biggest impact.
Yes, FOCUS North America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. After you donate, we will send a confirmation email with your receipt, which you can use for tax purposes. Our EIN is 26-4427803.
Absolutely! Recurring monthly donations are a wonderful way to sustain our programs throughout the year. You can choose to make monthly donations by selecting the “Monthly Gift” option when you donate.
You can make a gift in memory or honor of a loved one by selecting the “I would like to dedicate this donation” option on the donation form. You will have the option for letting us know who should be notified of your tribute, and in whose name the tribute is made.
Yes! Donations by check can be mailed to our office at FOCUS NORTH AMERICA, PO BOX 645039, PITTSBURGH, PA 15264-5039. Please make checks payable to FOCUS North America and include any specific designations (such as the Center name) in the memo line. We also accept stock donations, donor-advised fund grants, and qualified charitable distributions. Please contact us for more information at JavaScript required to view address.
Yes! Many companies offer matching gift programs, which can double or even triple your donation. Check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program.
We believe in full transparency. You can find our annual reports, audited financial statements, and IRS Form 990 on our website. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to us directly at JavaScript required to view address.
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DISCLAIMER
The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as tax, legal, or financial advice. The tax benefits mentioned may vary depending on your individual circumstances, the type of gift you make, and changes in tax laws. We strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified tax advisor, estate planner, or financial professional to discuss how these benefits apply to your specific situation and to ensure compliance with current tax laws. FOCUS North America does not provide tax or financial advisory services.
FOCUS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN: 26-4427803
