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Create Joy Project Inc
EIN 81-4182496 • 501(c)3 • Encinitas, CA
Profile
To provide financial support to charitable organizations which have acquired tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Siviq Scores
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
2nd percentile
Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
9th percentile
Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
14th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$0
Down $189,168 (-100%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$0
Down $189,168 (-100%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$7,292
Up $20,040 (+157%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$196,460
Up $133,833 (+214%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$189,168
Down $113,793 (-151%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $0
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $0
- Revenue
- $7,292
- Expenses
- $196,460
- Net income
- -$189,168
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 10, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $188,311
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To provide financial support to charitable organizations which have acquired tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service
To provide financial support to charitable organizations which have acquired tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE ACQUIRED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | $189,000 | $189,000 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan E Schulze | President & CEO | - | $0 | - | - |
| Leslie J Schulze | CFO | - | $0 | - | - |
| Cara V Rodriguez | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Sean P Schulze | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Byron K Husted | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Create Joy Project Inc
- EIN
- 81-4182496
- Phone
- 8584141105
- Address
- PO Box 235948, Encinitas, CA 92023
Signing Officer
- Name
- Leslie J Schulze
- Title
- CFO
- Signed
- 2025-11-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- McRea Woodson & Associates Inc
- Address
- 8274 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Preparer
- Lynn R McRea Woodson
- Phone
- 6194621900
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1
“| Donee's Name: JACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK | Donee's Address: 9850 DISTRIBUTION AVENUE SAN DIEGO CA 92121 | Cash Amount Given: $27000”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2
“| Donee's Name: CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | Donee's Address: 199 WATER STREET NEW YORK NY 10038 | Cash Amount Given: $27000”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.4
“| Donee's Name: THE TREVOR PROJECT | Donee's Address: PO BOX 69232 WEST HOLLYWOOD CA 90069 | Cash Amount Given: $27000”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.7
“| Donee's Name: CASA DE AMPARO | Donee's Address: 325 BUENA CREEK ROAD SAN MARCOS CA 9269 | Cash Amount Given: $27000”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.8
“| Donee's Name: THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION | Donee's Address: PO BOX 4777 NEW YORK NY 10163 | Cash Amount Given: $27000”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.9
“| Donee's Name: MONARCH SCHOOLS | Donee's Address: 1625 NEWTON AVENUE SAN DIEGO CA 92113 | Cash Amount Given: $27000”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.10
“| Donee's Name: 4 PAWS FOR ABILITY | Donee's Address: 207 DAYTON AVENUE XENIA OH 45385 | Cash Amount Given: $27000”
Other Expenses.1
“FILING FEES $70”
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