Frequently Asked Questions Are my donations tax deductible? We are an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. All donation are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. We are registered in the State of New Jersey as a charitable organization. How much of my donation is used to support programs (vs. administration overhead)? Your donation is applied 100% to supporting our organization and the communities we support. Focus America is managed by volunteers. That means that there are no employees running Focus America receiving compensation or salary. Donations help defray the cost of helping these communities such as purchasing items for mentor programs, shipping items to out-of-state communities, purchasing items needed by our communities or the program we run in the communities, postage, re-imbursing volunteers for any expenses, etc. How long has Focus America been in business? We were officially incorporated in October 2002. We received our 501(c)(3) approval from the IRS in May 2003. Are you a local or national charity? Most of our programs are national such as People Helping People, Project Pencils, and Project Cheer. Do you have any programs that pay volunteers? No, we do not pay our volunteers. Our current administration is 100% volunteers. This allows us to devote 100% of our limited (but needed) financial resources to the children and families we support. How can I donate goods? To donate any of the following items, please email szimmerman@focusamerica.org: Baby diapers and wipes Books and school supplies Clean coats and blankets Devotional materials and books Educational items Hygiene products New baby outfits (newborn up to size 4T) New toys (for the holidays) To make a monetary donation, click here. We do not accept used clothing, games, or furniture. We do recommend that you contact a local Salvation Army to pick up those items. What communities do you support? We support individuals and communities throughout the country including: Georgia Illinois Iowa Michigan New Jersey New York West Virginia

Focus America, A NJ Non-Profit Corporation
PO Box 267, Convent Station, NJ 07961
Phone: 862-812-0548 * Fax: 707-371-7037
info@focusamerica.org
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