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Junk for Joy Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Plano, TX EIN: 85-1751785 Website

Born in Texas in 2020, Junk for Joy is on a mission to turn unused cars into funds for a good cause. We make it easy for donors to join us with quick, free and convenient pickup of vehicles in all conditions. We are hyper focused on making the most we can out of each donation.our car donation program is new but the the charity programs it funds have been making an impact for decades. Junk for Joy proudly supports oorah, a national organization that has been supporting the jewish community with family and youth outreach programs since the 1970s. Providing everything from financial assistance to personal mentorship, our year-round programs are a lifeline to children and families across the country.

Key facts about Junk for Joy Inc

In short: Junk for Joy Inc gave $175K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $175K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
85-1751785
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$175,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$175,000
Median grant
$175,000
Total assets
$171,565
Primary geography
New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$172K

-40.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$175K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$175K

About Junk for Joy Inc

Based on IRS filings

Junk for Joy Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Plano, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $175K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Lakewood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 1 grant2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $175K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Oorah Inc: $175KOorah Inc$175K

The largest 2025 recipient was Oorah Inc ($175K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oorah Inc Lakewood, NJSee Schedule I, Part IV$175,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$1M$2M$3M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$171,565$289,106$345,205
Revenue$90,519$2,348,646$1,222,144
Expenses$208,150$1,044,367$1,460,897

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Junk for Joy Inc is led by Eliyohu Mintz, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Eliyohu Mintz

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Menachem Bresler

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michel Lomner

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fayge Gewirtz

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Rochel Sicker (2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Shani Breatross (2021–2023) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Junk for Joy Inc

How much does Junk for Joy Inc give each year?

Junk for Joy Inc gave $175K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Junk for Joy Inc?

Junk for Joy Inc reported $172K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $91K.

What is Junk for Joy Inc?

Junk for Joy Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Plano, TX. It holds $172K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Junk for Joy Inc operate?

Junk for Joy Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.

What is Junk for Joy Inc's EIN?

Junk for Joy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1751785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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