irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.60MThe International Center for Unity and Peace is planned as a multi-purpose structure suitable for hosting various local and international events and initiatives. An essential and important part of the project is the surrounding open space where rest areas will alternate with green zones, thus facilitating socializing and interactive activities. The objectives of the project are: to create a space for meetings and prayer among Christians of various Churches; to promote respect, tolerance and the capacity to live together by furthering mutual knowledge and dialogue among the faithful of varying religions; to offer a space for study and research in the intercultural, ecumenical and interreligious fields; to offer exchange meetings, courses of formation and volunteer activities on international and local levels for young adults and teenagers; to provide for Christian youth opportunities for vocational discernment; to offer meetings and formation courses in the field of peace education.
- #2 $251KFocolare Media is the North American publishing house of the Focolare Movement. Through New City Press it publishes books on Focolare spirituality and other religious topics, its magazine, Living City, addresses current religious topics, and its web and social media presence promotes the Focolare message of peace and unity. Working with 153 contributors in 2025 Focolare Media published 12 new books, 82 articles, 33 podcast stories, and 52 videos. Its outreach through over 41,500 books distributed and 2,103 online event participants has affected 10,300 email subscribers, 72 universities, and 162 church communities including 217 Catholic bishops.
named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Café con Leche
School in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic serving over 500 children with education and vocational training, supported by student-made crafts and clothing sales.
Economy of Communion (North America)
Network of businesses sharing profits with the poor and investing in community development, inspired by Focolare values.
Emergency Relief
Humanitarian response fund for crises including Ukraine and the Middle East, delivering aid through partners like Caritas-Spes.
Focolare Discernment Experience
Program for young adults in Houston offering vocational discernment through communal living, prayer, and mentoring within the Focolare Movement.
Focolare Forum for Dialogue and Culture
Initiative fostering intercultural and interfaith dialogue since 2020, creating spaces for collaboration and peacebuilding.
Focolare Media
North American publishing arm producing books, podcasts, videos, and the Living City magazine to promote Focolare spirituality and unity.
Focolare Social Centers of the Philippines
Bukas Palad and Pag-asa initiatives providing education, health services, skills training, and livelihood projects to vulnerable children and families.
International Center for Unity and Peace, Jerusalem
Planned multi-purpose center in Jerusalem for interreligious and intercultural dialogue, peace education, and youth formation, rooted in Jesus' prayer for unity.
PACNE (Haiti)
Nonprofit organization in Haiti running schools, housing, and child sponsorship programs in the Mont-Organisé region.
Racial Equity (Courageous Conversations)
Initiative addressing racial injustice through facilitated dialogue, education, and action toward an anti-racist society.
Supporting Children at a Distance
Global sponsorship program supporting over 100 projects in 50 countries, providing food, medical care, and education to children in their home communities.
Youth Center for North America (YCNA)
Program mobilizing young people through community-building projects, training, and international activities.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 2 activities
- Funds Focolare Media and Forum for Dialogue and CultureFunds and supports Focolare Media and the Focolare Forum for Dialogue and Culture as part of its grantmaking activities to advance the Movement’s mission.
- Manages the Communion of Goods for shared financial responsibilityFacilitates the Communion of Goods, a system of shared financial responsibility and mutual support among Focolare Movement members, including ethical investments and resource pooling.
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Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
- Administers grantmaking and donation processing for Focolare Movement initiativesProvides a U.S. 501(c)(3) fundraising platform, secure donation processing, tax compliance, financial reporting, and grant disbursement to support Focolare Movement programs in North America and internationally.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Advances mission-driven initiatives through nonprofit leadershipApplies nonprofit leadership and operational management to advance social impact, community building, and intercultural solidarity across divides.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Applies technical expertise in translation and software localizationProvides technical translation and software localization services to support organizational operations within the Focolare Movement.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Plans and develops the International Center for Unity and PeacePlanned development of a multi-purpose facility with open green spaces to host local and international events focused on unity, peace, and interfaith dialogue.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Produces annual reports and maintains transparency standardsProduces annual reports detailing gifts received, grants awarded, and projects supported; awarded Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency for openness and accountability.
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Provides administrative and stewardship services to Focolare communitiesDelivers compliance, accounting, banking, charitable receipting, reporting, and stewardship management for local Focolare communities and Households, ensuring alignment with nonprofit and legal responsibilities.
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Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
- Provides emergency humanitarian aidProvided housing and basic needs support to internally displaced people in Ukraine.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Strengthens donor and partner relationships for sustainable supportCultivates donor and partner relationships to promote collaborative support, advance donor engagement, and strengthen financial resources through fund development and strategic partnerships.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Supports child sponsorship and community development projects globallyImplements over 100 active child support projects across 50 countries, providing food, medical care, childcare, and educational support; also runs schools, housing, and child sponsorship programs in Haiti, the Philippines, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces educational and media content through Focolare MediaIn 2025, published 12 new books, 82 articles, 33 podcast stories, and 52 videos; distributed over 41,500 books and engaged 2,103 online event participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.54M
Contributions & grants$7.29M97%
Program service revenue$55K1%
Investment income$93K1%
Other revenue$101K
expenses
Total expenses$7.33M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7.20M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$7.06M
Cash$161K
Investments$6.86M
Liabilities$6.87M
Net assets$195K
Liquid reserves11.5 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Christine Tsui — Director, Vice Chair Person
- Domenico Casella — Director, Secretary
- Emery Koenig — Director, Chair Person
- John Chesser — Director
- Maria Teresa Fronza — Director, Treasurer
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Bloomerang Partner — Payment processing partner that provides secure donation services through Bloomerang Payments.
- Candid Government — Recipient of Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- Candid Network — Organization that awarded the Focolare Foundation the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency and hosts its public financial and impact data.
- Caritas-Spes Ukraine Partner — Partner organization coordinating emergency aid delivery in Ukraine.
- Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Partner — Partnership to facilitate secure and tax-efficient stock donations to the Focolare Foundation.
- Catholic Rural Life Partner — Board member Emery Koenig serves on its board
- Charles Schwab Partner — Financial institution through which donors can advise donations to the Focolare Foundation via donor-advised funds.
- Concordia University Partner — Board member Connie Tsui holds a graduate diploma from this institution
- Fidelity Partner — Financial institution through which donors can advise donations to the Focolare Foundation via donor-advised funds.
- Focolare Centers in Canada Partner — Collaborates with the Focolare Foundation on fundraising and stewardship of Focolare initiatives.
- Focolare Forum for Dialogue and Culture Partner — Initiative supported by the Focolare Foundation to foster intercultural and interfaith dialogue.
- Focolare Forum for Dialogue and Culture Partner — Supported by the Focolare Foundation as a national initiative promoting dialogue and culture in alignment with the Movement’s mission.
- Focolare Households Partner — Focolare Foundation serves as the administrative and compliance partner for Focolare Households, managing donation stewardship and fund distribution.
- Focolare Local Communities Partner — Collaborates with local communities to manage the "Communion of Goods" and support local campaigns.
- Focolare Media Partner — Initiative supported by the Focolare Foundation to advance dialogue and unity.
- Focolare Media Partner — Supported by the Focolare Foundation as part of its portfolio of initiatives advancing the Movement’s mission.
- Focolare Men’s Branch Network — Canadian entity through which Canadian donors can support the Focolare Movement.
- Focolare Movement Network — Focolare Foundation is an integral part of the Focolare Movement, supporting its mission in North America and worldwide.
- Focolare Movement Network — Focolare Foundation provides resources to support the daily life and stewardship practices of the Focolare Movement.
- Focolare Movement Network — Longstanding organizational affiliation through which staff have participated in global initiatives promoting unity and dialogue.
- Focolare Movement Network — Primary network for which the Foundation administers the Communion of Goods.
- Focolare Movement Network — Recognized donation and investment management platform for the Focolare Movement in North America.
- Focolare Movement Partner — Primary mission partner supported by the Foundation.
- Focolare Movement International Center (Rocca di Papa, Italy) Government — Provides strategic and spiritual alignment for the Focolare Foundation’s activities in the United States.
- Focolare Women’s Branch Network — Canadian entity through which Canadian donors can support the Focolare Movement.
- Gen Partner — Internal branch of the Focolare Movement participating in Communion of Goods campaigns
- Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking Partner — Board member John Chesser serves as Board Chair
- McGill University Partner — Board member Connie Tsui holds a degree from this institution
- Moto-Hope Mission School Partner — Board member Emery Koenig serves on its board
- New City Press Partner — Focolare Media's publishing arm through which books on Focolare spirituality and religious topics are published.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Catalytic Grantmaking for Community Empowermentmethodology: catalytic_grantmakingBy providing financial and capacity-building support through a tiered, structured grantmaking approach, the foundation amplifies grassroots initiatives and sustains local ownership, because empowering communities catalyzes lasting change rooted in unity and dialogue.
- Communion of Goods as Relational Stewardshipmethodology: communion_of_goodsBy pooling and redistributing resources through transparent, accountable systems grounded in shared mission, the foundation strengthens communal unity and trust, because collective contribution and discerned use of goods foster solidarity and simplify community life.
- Economy of Communion Modelmethodology: economy_of_communionBy engaging businesses in a network that shares profits and invests in communities, the foundation promotes systemic solidarity, because integrating economic activity with mutual support transforms markets into vehicles for fraternity and poverty reduction.
- Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue through Shared Spacesmethodology: interfaith_dialogueBy creating shared physical and programmatic spaces for interreligious and intercultural engagement, the foundation advances peace and unity in diversity, because co-created experiences in dialogue and joint formation build mutual respect and sustainable relationships across divides.