FOCUSED ON GROWTH ACADEMY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

FOCUSED ON GROWTH ACADEMY

EIN 88-4284525 · Children & Youth Services (P30)

What they do

The Mission of Focused On Growth Academy is to Support Misguided Youth to Overcome Systemic Barriers and Achieve Independence. Through Programs Centered On Personal Development, Mental and Physical Wellness, Substance Abuse Recovery, Career Preparation, and Community Engagement, We Strive to Equip Youth With The Tools They Need to Lead Resilient and Fulfilling Lives.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$73.43spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$0.50of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.36in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

12.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$525,124

Expenses$385,585

Annual surplus $139,539 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Management and general$2,091 · 0.5% of expenses

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Revenue$525,124

Expenses$385,585

Assets$139,539

Income$525,124

Contributions$67,377

Management and general$2,091

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (3)

BRIAN LEGASPITREASURER

LASHANTE BOYDBOARD SECRETARY

NIKOLAUS HUFNAGELFOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2025
Location: 2124 Kittredge Street 71, Berkeley, CA 94704
County: City and County of San Francisco
In care of: Nikolaus Hufnagel
Primary officer: Nikolaus Hufnagel, Founder, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(415) 912-0394

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Children & Youth Services (P30)
IRS tax category: Children & Youth Services