Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family (FOTF) is an international ministry group that claims to promote Christian values and beliefs by providing resources and education for communities in line with said values. 1

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At-A-Glance

Type: Non-profit, 501(c)(3)
Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
Formation:

1978

President and CEO:

James D. Daly

Location: Colorado Springs, CO View on map
Tax ID: 95-3188150
Most Recent Filing: 2015
Budget (2015): Assets: $63,186,147 Revenue: $86,542,406 Expenses: $86,608,051

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    The advocacy group Family Policy Alliance was formally affiliated with FOTF through tax year 2012. 2

    Activities

    Focus on the Family (FOTF) is an international ministry group that claims to promote traditional Christian values and beliefs by providing resources and education for communities in line with said values. FOTF provides media programs such as broadcasts, podcasts, telecasts, films, websites, and radio dramas. 3

    FOTF provides pro-life resources for women who may be considering abortion, including the websites Wait No More, which provides information about adoption and foster families, and SeeLife, which provides information about pregnancy centers. FOFT’s website also includes articles about other life-related issues like miscarriage, end of life care, and assisted suicide. 4

    FOTF’s website contains a “Family Q&A” page, with questions answered by licensed counselors on issues such as life changes, sexuality, parenting, and relationship dynamics. 5

    Funding

    Focus on the Family is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While FOTF does not disclose its donors, tax filings show donations from the National Christian Charitable Foundation ($8.9 million in 2022), 6 the Servant Foundation ($876,560 in 2022), 7  and the Christian Community Foundation ($859,364 in 2022). 8

    Financials

    According to its 2023 annual report, Focus on the Family received $135,449,619 in revenue and had expenses totaling $136,349,827 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. 9

    Leadership

    Tricia Esser is the chair of the board of Focus on the Family (FOTF) and the CEO of KTGY Group. Esser sits on the board of the Nightlight Christian Adoption Services. 9

    James Dobson is the founder and chairman emeritus of FOTF. 10

    Jim Daly is the CEO and president of FOTF as well as the host of its daily radio broadcast. 11

    Ruben Mendoza is the president and CEO of Foundation Building Materials and sits on the board of KidWorks. 9

    Stephen Quinn is a former chair of the Association of National Advertisers’ Alliance for Family Entertainment and a former executive vice president at Walmart. 9

    Tavia Hunt is a co-owner of the Kansas City Chiefs and sits on the board of Council for Life. 9

    Other members of the board include Buzz Baker, Holly Brand, James Dewitt, Matt Gonzalez, Lisa Grimes, Spencer Patton, Steve Pierik, Mark Snyder, and Dave Stone. 9

    Financial Statistics

    Total Assets

    Total Revenue

    Total Expenses

    YearTotal AssetsTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesFiling
    2015 $63,186,147 $86,542,406 $86,608,051 View
    2014 $64,157,340 $88,459,305 $87,979,867 View
    2013 $64,424,732 $90,577,142 $92,176,674 View
    2012 $64,999,383 $90,753,760 $94,524,078 View
    2011 $69,114,029 $95,209,896 $101,749,468 View

    Revenue Detail

    Expenses Detail

    Employee Compensation

    • Number of Employees: 687

    Highest Earning Employees

    EmployeeTitleTotal Compensation
    James D DalyPresident / CEO$285,093
    Ken WindebankChief Operating Officer$199,254
    Daniel R MellemaTreasurer/CFO$190,408
    Robert WoodChief Information Officer$179,406
    Tim GoegleinVice President$172,563
    Joel VaughanChief Staff Officer$171,056
    Michael PouwVice President$150,915
    Kurt LeanderVice President$150,900
    Greg SmalleyVice President$145,857

    Grant Activity

    All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $216,344,950
    • Number of Grants: 6,895
    • Number of Funders: 1,087

    Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $14,035,9242024 National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.FAMILY
    $9,980,5552023 National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.GROWTH
    $9,346,4422021 National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.GROWTH
    $8,939,4642022 National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.GROWTH
    $8,468,4122020 National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.GROWTH
    $3,121,4782021 Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor grant recipient's exempt purposes
    $2,428,5762023 Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor grant recipient's exempt purposes
    $2,277,5482022 Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor grant recipient's exempt purposes
    $2,116,7582023 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.RELIGION RELATED
    $1,666,6382024 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.RELIGION RELATED
    $1,558,7342022 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.RELIGION RELATED
    $1,515,3152020 Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor grant recipient's exempt purposes
    $1,127,3502024 The SignatryCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    $1,000,0002024 Will and Bailee Byler FoundationGENERAL FUND
    $1,000,0002022 Mike and Linda Van Daele Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT
    $986,6572024 Christian Community Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT
    $951,2522021 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.RELIGION RELATED
    $876,5602023 The SignatryRELIGIOUS MINISTRY
    $859,3642023 Christian Community Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT
    $848,7162025 Christian Community Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT
    $827,4702021 The SignatryRELIGIOUS MINISTRY
    $631,7442020 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.Religion related
    $600,0002021 Love in Actionoperations
    $585,0002024 Moriah FoundationSUPPORT VAGUS NERVE RESEARCH
    $538,9542021 Vanguard CharitableFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEM

    All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $204,675
    • Number of Grants: 18
    • Number of Recipients: 16

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    References

    1. “About.” Focus on the Family. Accessed October 6, 2024. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/.
    2. Family Policy Alliance, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2012, Schedule R, Part II.
    3. “Who We Are.” Focus on the Family. Accessed October 6, 2024. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values/.
    4. “Pro-life.” Focus on the Family. Accessed October 6, 2024. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/.
    5. “Family Q&A.” Focus on the Family. Accessed October 6, 2024. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/family-qa-articles/.
    6. National Christian Charitable Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule I, Part II.
    7. Servant Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule I, Part II.
    8.  Christian Community Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule I, Part II.
    9. “2023 Annual Report.” Focus on the Family. Accessed October 6, 2024. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2023-fotf-annual-report.pdf.
    10. “About Focus on the Family.” Focus on the Family. Accessed October 6, 2024. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/#financials.
    11. “Jim Daly.” Focus on the Family. Accessed October 6, 2024. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/media/jim-daly/.