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Formidable Joy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-2477103

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 18, 2025

7819 Torreyson DriveLos Angeles, CA 90046-1228

(323) 333-4718

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

13th percentile

-35%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-53%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$153,206

Down $39,108 (-20%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$153,206

Down $39,108 (-20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Down

$134,420

Down $150,381 (-53%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$180,906

Down $64,724 (-26%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$46,486

Down $85,657 (-219%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2018: $67,250Net Assets 2018: $67,2502018Assets 2019: $94,907Net Assets 2019: $94,9072019Assets 2020: $242,259Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $242,2592020Assets 2021: $178,047Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $178,0472021Assets 2022: $152,173Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $152,1732022Assets 2023: $192,314Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $192,3142023Assets 2024: $153,206Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $153,2062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$153,206
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$153,206

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $171,144Expenses 2018: $126,417Net Income 2018: $44,7272018Revenue 2019: $181,665Expenses 2019: $154,273Net Income 2019: $27,3922019Revenue 2020: $253,040Expenses 2020: $115,295Net Income 2020: $137,7452020Revenue 2021: $217,580Expenses 2021: $277,102Net Income 2021: -$59,5222021Revenue 2022: $210,720Expenses 2022: $220,380Net Income 2022: -$9,6602022Revenue 2023: $284,801Expenses 2023: $245,630Net Income 2023: $39,1712023Revenue 2024: $134,420Expenses 2024: $180,906Net Income 2024: -$46,4862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$134,420
Expenses$180,906
Net Income-$46,486
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$134,420
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide access to clean water for those in developing countries (ie. Malawi, Africa). This is accomplished by drilling new boreholes, repairing pumps and/or installing solar water systems.

Provide access to clean water in Malawi, Africa. Accomplished by drilling boreholes, repairing pumps, installing solar systems for drinking and irrigation, provide training, menstrual hygiene education, distribution of essential supplies and disaster relief.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Freedomland Mzuzu- Installed a 10,000 liter solar water irrigation system. Benefiting 460 community members.$0$29,757
St. Andrews School- Drilled new borehole for school in need. Benefited 1736 students and surrounding community.$0$6,200
Paulos Khangolos Village- Drilled new borehole for community in need. Benefited 1150 people.-$6,200
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cindee RoodExecutive DirectorFT$0--
Bonnie DarrowTreasurer-$0--
Sapna AbrolSecretary-$0--
Lisa VeberBoard Member-$0--
Amy RobinsonBoard Member-$0--
Chiletso Nsang-aziBoard Member-$0--
Tikhala ItayeBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Formidable Joy
EIN
82-2477103
Phone
3233334718
Address
7819 Torreyson Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046-1228

Signing Officer

Name
Cynthia Rood
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3233334718
Signed
2025-10-18
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 20

$7378- Change in Investment Value

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