Future Focus Foundation Inc.

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This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The corporation's purpose is to empower young people through mentorship, education, life skills development, academic support, college and career readiness, leadership development, and access to resources and opportunities that promote success in school, career, and life.

Upon the dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.

 7 directors • 2-year terms eligible for reelection • volunteer service • majority independent

Potential Board Members: 

- Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Dr. Raven Major-Smith – The Folding Chair Collective, LLC

- Tallahassee, Florida - Mrs. Chrystal Thompson – Wife & Florida Department of Health 

- Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Ms. Savannah Thompson – Visions of Vannah

- Tallahassee, Florida - Mr. William Conrad – Member of Bethel AME Church and President of Sons of Allen

- Memphis, Tennessee - Mr. Ralph Thomas, Jr.  – AAMP LLC

- Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Mr. Charles Smith – Youth Basketball Coach and Youth Mentor

- Atlanta, Georgia – Mr. Noah Moore, Esq. – Law Office of Noah J. Moore

The mission of Future Focus Foundation, Inc. is to empower young people to envision, prepare for, and achieve brighter futures through mentorship, education, life skills development, academic support, career and college readiness, and access to resources and opportunities that promote success in school, career, and life.

We envision communities where every young person feels supported, valued, and equipped with knowledge, resources, confidence, and opportunities to thrive, so that every young person could become leaders who positively impact their families, schools, communities, and society.

Future Focus Foundation, Inc. serves young people, primarily ages 12–24, by providing educational, developmental, and supportive opportunities designed to promote academic achievement, personal growth, college and career readiness, leadership, and successful transitions into adulthood. The Foundation primarily serves communities in Tallahassee and Florida's Big Bend region while maintaining the ability to expand its programs and services to other communities.

• Mentoring and goal setting 
• Study and time-management skills 
• College and scholarship application assistance 
• Career exploration and guest speakers 
• Financial literacy 
• Communication and interpersonal skills 
• Leadership development 
• Educational activities and field experiences 
• Meals and snacks during programming 
• Journaling and self-reflection 
• Technology-assisted learning

Every dollar entrusted to Future Focus Foundation, Inc. will be maintained separately from personal and for-profit business funds, properly documented, and used to advance the Foundation's charitable and educational mission.

· Pizza, meals and snacks for participating youth

· Laptops/Chromebooks and technology

· Books and educational materials

· Program supplies

· Printing

· Transportation for approved activities

· College visits and educational field trips

· Program speakers

· Facility expenses

· Website and nonprofit administrative expenses

· Insurance

· Background checks where appropriate

· Program software

· Reasonable professional services

· Other expenses directly supporting the Foundation's charitable mission

 The Future Focus Program is the flagship youth development program of Future Focus Foundation, Inc. The program provides mentorship, academic support, life-skills development, college and career readiness, and resources designed to help young people prepare for successful futures. Historical Connections LLC is a proud sponsor of the Future Focus Program and is a separate entity from Future Focus Foundation, Inc.