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EIN 37-1697719

Joy of Sharing Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Norwalk
State
California
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W12: Public and Societal Benefit Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
Description
The Joy of Sharing Foundation supports the community in Southern California by building bridges and providing services to address needs and support relief efforts around the world. The foundation continues to provide virtual and on-call support for its senior center, expands clinic services with Lestonnac Free Clinic now open four days a week, and distributes 2,000 meals weekly to vulnerable populations through its meal distribution program.
Total revenues
$361,456
2023
Total expenses
$357,795
2023
Total assets
$826,439
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Joy of Sharing Foundation

Continued to serve its Seniors with weekly meetings in person and optional call services. Lestonnac Free Clinic continues to provide services on appointment bases at least 2 days a week. The Meal Distribution Services continue to provide necessary meals during the most difficult times of the year to the vulnerable populations. Partnership with OC Food Bank for monthly distribution for their Federal Senior Meal Program is in full operation. Other Health and Wellness programs with partners were introduced during the year as well as continued distribution of Back Packs by Karinas Backpack Project. Other services also expanded and continued with partnership with Soul Force Project and spreading Peace.

Who funds Joy of Sharing Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tarsadia FoundationProgram Support$300,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$24,000
Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF)PCF Discretionary$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Joy of Sharing Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Punita DesaiChief Executive Officer$0
Hasina PatelBoard$0

Financials for Joy of Sharing Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$361,213
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$243
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$361,456

Form 990s for Joy of Sharing Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-09-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Tarsadia Foundation
January 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Tarsadia Foundation
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $900,000 from Tarsadia Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
15311 Pioneer Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
josfcenter.org/mission/team/ 
Phone
(562) 487-4092
IRS details
EIN
37-1697719
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W12: Public and Societal Benefit Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0256593
FTB Entity ID
3489396
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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