Joy To The World Foundation
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Joy To The World Foundation at a glance
In short: Joy To The World Foundation gave $738K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $148K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $737,614
- +2965.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $147,523
- Median grant
- $80,114
- Total assets
- $109,139,283
- +340.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joy To The World Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethel Bible Church ($300K). Together the top 5 received $738K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $738K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $738K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Bible Church Tyler, TX | Program support | $300,000 |
| Hope for Brighter Tomorrows Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Program support | $300,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Program support | $80,114 |
| Lifebridge Christian Church Longmont, CO | Program support | $45,500 |
| Myron Stratton Home Colorado Springs, CO | Program support | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,139,283 | $4,345,161 | $4,480,233 | $737,614 | 5 | $48,774 |
| 2023 | $24,780,455 | $8,336,971 | $8,287,786 | $24,066 | Total only | $86,767 |
| 2022 | $19,438,166 | $4,874,657 | $5,040,785 | $25,846 | Total only | $657 |
| 2021 | $19,682,188 | $4,242,361 | $3,540,531 | $54,744 | Total only | $103,907 |
| 2020 | $16,765,861 | $3,705,648 | $3,148,920 | $130,307 | Total only | $26,063 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Joy To The World Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Joy To The World Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $109.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $738K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joy To The World Foundation is led by Jay Haddix, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Haddix
CEO
Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$65K (2024)
Chris Stroup
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $68K (2024)
Everett A. Walters
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Haynie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Merriman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Takkunen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Rosenhahn
Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Joni Still
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kim Takkunen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: V. William Moritz (2020–2023) — Board President
- Former: Chris Storup (2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Nye (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $68K, to Chris Stroup (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joy To The World Foundation
How much does Joy To The World Foundation give each year?
Joy To The World Foundation gave $738K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $24K in grants paid.
What is Joy To The World Foundation's typical grant size?
Joy To The World Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $80,114, and its average grant was $147,523, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Joy To The World Foundation give grants?
Joy To The World Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (41%) and Colorado (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Joy To The World Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Joy To The World Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (5 grants).
Who are Joy To The World Foundation's largest grantees?
Joy To The World Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bethel Bible Church ($300,000), Hope for Brighter Tomorrows ($300,000) and New Horizons Foundation ($80,114), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joy To The World Foundation?
Joy To The World Foundation reported $109.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Joy To The World Foundation?
Joy To The World Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $109.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Joy To The World Foundation's EIN?
Joy To The World Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1551621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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