JOY ENGINE, INC. SUPPORTS PUBLIC ART, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE THAT INSPIRES, EDUCATES AND ENHANCES THE WELL-BEING OF OUR MILWAUKEE COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$97K
-9.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
+233.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-72.8% YoY
About Joy Engine Inc
Based on IRS filings
Joy Engine Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,022,162 | $2,244,657 | $2,702,362 |
| Revenue | $181,262 | $83,962 | $2,870,459 |
| Expenses | $404,250 | $530,562 | $272,388 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,220 | $16,562 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Funk Enterpises Llc ($10,000), Historic King Drive Business Improvement District Inc ($10,000), Harbor District Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FUNK ENTERPISES LLC MILWAUKEE, WI | RIVER ROUNDUP | $10,000 |
| HISTORIC KING DRIVE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC MILWAUKEE, WI | 2024 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT WINNER | $10,000 |
| HARBOR DISTRICT INC MILWAUKEE, WI | 2024 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT WINNER | $10,000 |
| COSECHA CREATIVE MILWAUKEE, WI | 2024 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT WINNER | $10,000 |
| THE MIDDLE GROUND INC MILWAUKEE, WI | 2024 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT WINNER | $9,856 |
| ARTS LARGE MILWAUKEE, WI | SPONSORSHIP 2024 | $10,000 |
| ART INTERSECTION MKE MILWAUKEE, WI | SPONSORSHIP 2024 | $10,000 |
| BERNARD ART STUDIO LLC MILWAUKEE, WI | SPONSORSHIP 2024 | $7,500 |
| LATINO ARTS INC MILWAUKEE, WI | SPONSORSHIP 2024 | $10,000 |
| MILLENNIAN LLC MILWAUKEE, WI | FRAMS SPONSORSHIP - SMALL SPACES PROJECT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG MCDONALD | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| MONIQUE CHARLIER | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| MARGARET CZAPLEWSKI | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOHN BLUST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JACOBO LOVO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOANNA BAUTCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HOLLY POTTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE SALVIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $84,924 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joy Engine Inc?
Joy Engine Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Joy Engine Inc?
As of 2024, Joy Engine Inc holds $2.0M in total assets with $181K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $97K in 2024.
Where does Joy Engine Inc operate?
Joy Engine Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Joy Engine Inc award?
In 2024, Joy Engine Inc awarded 10 grants totaling $97K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Joy Engine Inc's EIN?
Joy Engine Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4487295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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