Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated
To raise money for our brothers and sisters in need, or the hungry and thirsty. Secondarily we look to develop deep relationship, community, and fitness in our riders.
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated at a glance
In short: Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated gave $230K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,000
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $115,000
- Total assets
- $5,410
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WorldServe International ($169K). Together the top 2 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2024) to $268K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WorldServe International Springfield, MO | As needed to support programshunger | $169,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | As needed to support prgramshunger | $61,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,410 | $248,797 | $248,576 | $230,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $5,190 | $271,841 | $287,302 | $255,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $20,650 | $294,105 | $280,808 | $249,061 | 2 |
| 2021 | $7,353 | $296,690 | $289,337 | $268,091 | 2 |
About Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $230K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated is led by Kevin OShea, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin OShea
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hantzmon
Director
On filings since 2021
1.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Johnston
Director
On filings since 2021
1.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Slaughter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Barkley
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James F Neale
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dillenbeck
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Knetzger (2021–2022) — Director
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 Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated
How much does Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated give each year?
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated gave $230K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $255K across 2 grants.
How large is Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated?
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated?
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Charlottesville, VA. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated operate?
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated has awarded grants in Missouri, Virginia.
What is Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated's EIN?
Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4761357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Journey of Awesomeness Incorporated funds
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