Finding Joy in the Journey
Finding Joy in the Journey is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $423K.
Finding Joy in the Journey at a glance
In short: Finding Joy in the Journey gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,417,514
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Finding Joy in the Journey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Immanuel Church ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $276K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Church Knoxville, TN | Building Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,417,514 | $505,339 | $346,932 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,762,365 | $423,136 |
| 2023 | $7,162,403 | $189,709 | $436,080 | $100,000 | 1 | $344,725 | $190,202 |
| 2022 | $7,472,124 | $128,537 | $627,917 | $276,250 | 2 | $1,431,284 | $67,527 |
| 2021 | $7,971,006 | $7,987,748 | $16,742 | — | — | $30 | $7,696,138 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Finding Joy in the Journey is led by Teresa Roper, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Teresa Roper
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jessica Roper
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Roper
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Zane Roper
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Finding Joy in the Journey
How much does Finding Joy in the Journey give each year?
Finding Joy in the Journey gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Finding Joy in the Journey?
Finding Joy in the Journey reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $505K.
What is Finding Joy in the Journey?
Finding Joy in the Journey is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Finding Joy in the Journey operate?
Finding Joy in the Journey has awarded grants in Oklahoma, Tennessee.
What is Finding Joy in the Journey's EIN?
Finding Joy in the Journey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2004585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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