Focusing Philanthropy Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California · EIN 45-2405071
- California
- Santa Monica
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in California
- Total giving
- $36MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $14MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY BELIEVES EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT IS POSSIBLE IF WE FOCUS ON ROOT CAUSES, MAXIMIZE LEVERAGE, ACT ON SOLID INFORMATION, AND POOL OUR EFFORTS. WE BELIEVE DONATIONS SHOULD BE MADE WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF STRATEGIC INTENT, INFORMATION, AND CONFIDENCE AS OTHER INVESTMENTS. THAT IS WHY WE TARGET SERIOUS HUMAN CHALLENGES THAT INDIVIDUAL DONORS CAN SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS; CHOOSE TACTICS THAT ARE DEMONSTRABLY EFFECTIVE; IDENTIFY CONFIDENCE-INSPIRING IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS; CONDUCT ONGOING MONITORING; AND ASSURE SUBSTANTIVE REPORTING.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| One Acre Fund | $8.6M | 2024 |
| Per Scholas | $4.9M | 2024 |
| Vision to Learn | $3.7M | 2024 |
| Muso | $2.6M | 2024 |
| Water for People | $2.1M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: focusingphilanthropy.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.