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EIN 47-2796137

Project Joy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Palmdale
State
California
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
Description
Project Joy aims to provide jobs and opportunities for the most vulnerable in the Antelope Valley. Its vision is to break the cycle of generational poverty and systematic injustices by empowering, educating, and encouraging youth and families in the community. It partners with CCHP 2.0 & 3.0 to offer health clinics, outreach programs, and events that target local youth and families, offering increased access to free health screenings, verifiable information, and CV-19 vaccines for high-risk and vulnerable communities. Project Joy is located in Palmdale, CA.
Total revenues
$1,284,450
2023
Total expenses
$980,571
2023
Total assets
$801,020
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Project Joy

OCPSC works directly with the state to help develop public awareness and community outreach. Youth Artificial Intellignece Career Learning for ages 16-25. Focus on career exploration, techincal and ethical components of AI and it likely impact on the furture and careers.
African American infertitilty and maternal mortality prevention intiative
Penny Lane Commerce - NP that cares for over 3500 abused and negleted kids. Supports children youth and families - provider of direct services to increase family resilence and well being.

Grants made by Project Joy

GranteeAmount
California Community Foundation$50,000
UniHealth Foundation$32,500
Children's Bureau Foundation$22,500

Who funds Project Joy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
CCF Community Initiatives FundEducation$137,877
Community PartnersDevelop the Service and Technical Capacity To Contract With DMH To Provide On-Go$93,699
Conrad N. Hilton FoundationTo Support Community Based Organizations in the Antelope Valley Region of Los Angeles That Are Striving To Improve Birth Outcomes$50,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Project Joy

NameTitleCompensation
Kim Watson, BA, CCSP, GCDF-InstructorFounder and Executive Director$83,262
Jalisa BurtonProgram Manager Maternal Wellness
Maria GonzalezProgram Manager Prevention Services
Yanira GaribayProgram Manager Health Equity
Tavia Wooley IlesDirector$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Project Joy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,248,977
Program services$33,000
Investment income and dividends$2,473
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$1,284,450

Form 990s for Project Joy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-08-15990View PDF
2021-122022-06-29990View PDF
2020-122021-07-19990View PDF
2019-122021-03-17990EZView PDF

Organizations like Project Joy

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Ohio Valley Youth NetworkSteubenville, OH$448,119
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The Epicenter of MontereySalinas, CA$1,000,954
Young Women on the MoveKansas City, KS$578,332
Sports Mentorship AcademyRochester, MN$339,932
New Hope for YouthSan Jose, CA$2,701,949
Spot 31Tulsa, OK$334,704
FP Youthoutcry FoundationNewark, NJ$1,361,934
Brookline Teen OutreachPittsburgh, PA$346,984
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $137,877 from CCF Community Initiatives Fund
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from UniHealth Foundation
March 30, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $102,000 from CCF Community Initiatives Fund
November 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5022 W Ave N Suite 10232
Palmdale, CA 93551
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
projectjoyusa.com/ 
Phone
(661) 607-3976
IRS details
EIN
47-2796137
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth 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
CT0265038
FTB Entity ID
3739076
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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