Private foundation · EIN 31-1526199 · Westlake, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Focus Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $13K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $606K total, median $13K. 17% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: An organization under 501(c)(3), 170(c), 2055(a) or 2522(a) with a preference for educational institutions

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$606K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in OH
17%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

Written request; include information about the organization and details on request Contact: Keith a Brown, 2419 Laguna Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Fl, 4408925022 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: An organization under 501(c)(3), 170(c), 2055(a) or 2522(a) with a preference for educational institutions

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lambda Iota - Phi Gamma DeltaWest Lafayette, INFunding for general operations$500K
Unity Church of Delray Beach IncDelray Beach, FLFunding for general operations$75K
Saint Marks Episcopal SchoolFort Lauderdale, FLFunding for future education$20K
Lyc Sailing FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLFunding for youth scholarships$5,000
Health Network FoundationPepper Pike, OHFunding for research$5,000
Flamingo GardensDavie, FLFunding for public programs$1,000

By state: Indiana 1 · Florida 4 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Focus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake, Ohio, administered in care of Keith a Brown, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Focus Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request; include information about the organization and details on request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Focus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $606K across 6 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Focus Foundation give?

Indiana (1 grants), Florida (4 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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