Joni and Friends
TO GLORIFY GOD AS WE COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL AND MOBILIZE THE GLOBAL CHURCH TO EVANGELIZE, DISCIPLE, AND SERVE PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.3M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$380K
+23.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+65.3% YoY
About Joni and Friends
Based on IRS filings
Joni and Friends is a nonprofit organization, based in AGOURA HILLS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $259K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,339,034 | $41,685,939 | $40,127,566 |
| Revenue | $50,862,213 | $45,068,322 | $39,055,313 |
| Expenses | $50,326,676 | $44,587,145 | $46,193,739 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $259,023 | $66,143 | $-735 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Quiet Waters Ministries ($307,833), Wild Ops ($62,000), Bethany Fellowship Inc ($9,900).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| QUIET WATERS MINISTRIES MADISON, MS | MINISTRY SUPPORT | $307,833 |
| WILD OPS SIMI VALLEY, CA | HOST 4 EVENTS FOR US SERVICEMEN WOUNDED AS A RESULT OF SERVICE | $62,000 |
| BETHANY FELLOWSHIP INC BLOOMINGTON, MN | MINISTRY SUPPORT | $9,900 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONI EARECKSON TADA | FOUNDER/CEO | 40 | $396,219 |
| KEN TADA | DIRECTOR, MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT | 10 | $22,221 |
| PETER SCHULZE | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE FACULJAK | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARIN AMARADIO | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| BERNIE MILLS | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN BAKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC BOLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMARA BROAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEIL DOUGLAS MAZZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEIGH O'DELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PANTHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PASTOR SHAWN THORNTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN S VAN DEN BOSCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR BEN WARF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA GARDNER | PRESIDENT | 38 | $245,778 |
| CHRISTOPHER SUE | CFO | 36 | $133,688 |
| STEVE BUNDY | SVP, INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES | 40 | $186,592 |
| ARNULFO CUEVA JR | IMPACT INVESTOR OFFICER | 30 | $201,493 |
| KATHERINE MCREYNOLDS SVP | IMPACT & LDERSHP DEVLPMNT (PART YR) | 40 | $227,991 |
| DONNA LUCAS | CMO | 40 | $210,361 |
| JASON HOLDEN | COO | 40 | $195,158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Joni and Friends?
As of 2024, Joni and Friends holds $42.3M in total assets with $50.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $380K in 2024.
Where does Joni and Friends operate?
Joni and Friends has awarded grants in California, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does Joni and Friends award?
In 2024, Joni and Friends awarded 3 grants totaling $380K — an average of about $127K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Joni and Friends's EIN?
Joni and Friends's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3402002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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