Resounding Joy Inc
Resounding Joy is a music therapy nonprofit based in California dedicated to transforming lives through the healing power of music. Our credentialed, board-certified music therapists MT-BC use clinical and evidence-based interventions to help clients achieve their social, cognitive, emotional, motor, physiologic, physical, and mental health goals. We serve people of all ages -- from premature infants to those receiving end-of-life care -- uplifting individuals and families facing challenging conditions and supporting health and wellness throughout the communities we serve. Through our four core programs -- Sounds of Service, Sounds of Healing, Sounds of Legacy, and Sounds of Community -- we provide music therapy and recreational music services to individuals working through conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress, mental illness, brain injuries, Down syndrome, Autism, developmental delays, and other challenges. Our clients include children, service members, veterans, first
Resounding Joy Inc at a glance
In short: Resounding Joy Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $14,634
- -58.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,634
- -58.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,634
- Total assets
- $222,466
- +36.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Resounding Joy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mamas Kitchen ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2026) to $35K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mamas Kitchen San Diego, CA | — | $14,634 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $222,466 | $734,660 | $733,587 | $14,634 | 1 | $3,240 |
| 2025 | $162,690 | $583,848 | $654,970 | $35,000 | 1 | $-808 |
| 2024 | $223,539 | $700,638 | $799,398 | — | — | $8 |
| 2022 | $351,116 | $663,726 | $592,801 | — | — | $14 |
| 2021 | $301,303 | $532,711 | $527,065 | — | — | $11 |
| 2020 | $235,157 | $482,260 | $485,909 | — | — | $19 |
About Resounding Joy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Resounding Joy Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $222K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Resounding Joy Inc is led by Kerri Fox, CEO on every filing since 2024; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kerri Fox
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$83K (2024) → $129K (2026)
Sylvia Imm
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Maddox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Panlasigui
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Lemas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Anne Hill
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Drazenovich
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Rheinheimer
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Beckman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Haber
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Haythorn
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Barbara Reuer (2020–2024) — CEO
- Former: Cathy Wagner (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mychelle Mowry (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Pat Molnar (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Spencer Evans (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Douglas Penstone-Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Monty McIntyre (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Patrick Panlasuigi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Annie Boschetti (2021) — Director
- Former: Antonio Vizcarrondo (2020) — Director
- Former: James Wright (2020) — Director
- Former: Rick Waltman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $129K, to Kerri Fox (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Resounding Joy Inc
How much does Resounding Joy Inc give each year?
Resounding Joy Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is Resounding Joy Inc?
Resounding Joy Inc reported $222K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $735K.
What is Resounding Joy Inc?
Resounding Joy Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $222K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Resounding Joy Inc operate?
Resounding Joy Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Resounding Joy Inc's EIN?
Resounding Joy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3190962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
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