EIN 45-5501857

Comfort and Joy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Comfort and Joy educates the public about queer cultural expression through presenting numerous non-bay area art, performance, and music events. These events promote public education regarding queer and radical faerie art, music, and cultural expressions. Admission is charged to these events.
Total revenues
$444,679
2023
Total expenses
$391,963
2023
Total assets
$130,398
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Comfort and Joy

Bay area art, performance and music events - the corporation presents numerous performance, music and art events that promote public education regarding queer and radical faerie art, music and cultural expressions. Admission is charged to these events, which are open to the general public.
Non-bay area art, performance and music events - the corporation presents numerous performance, music and art events that promote public education regarding queer and radical faerie art, music and cultural expressions. Admission is charged to these events, which are open to the general public.
Burning man: the corporation seeks to nourish queer mind, body and spirit, primarily through events at burning man, including art installations, public performances, education workshops, pink gym installation, queer spirit temple, afterglow tent and Comfort & Joy camp.
Grants and donations - the corporation grants awards to artists and community members in need.

Who funds Comfort and Joy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
PayPal Giving FundGeneral Support$5,301
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$68

Personnel at Comfort and Joy

NameTitleCompensation
Warren FouriePast Treasurer
Wesley K ThomasTreasurer
Kokoe JohnsonPresident$0
Matthew FlorenceSecretary$0
Tom SchmidtPast Treasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Comfort and Joy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,130
Program services$410,455
Investment income and dividends$94
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$444,679

Form 990s for Comfort and Joy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-03-21990View PDF
2022-122023-04-21990View PDF
2021-122022-07-13990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-12-20990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,301 from PayPal Giving Fund
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2261 Market St 214a
San Francisco, CA 94114
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
playajoy.org/ 
Phone
(646) 208-0555
IRS details
EIN
45-5501857
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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