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Choose Joy Foundation Inc.

EIN 84-3288930 • 501(c)3 • Bend, OR

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE P30

Profile

The choose joy foundation was founded on the premise that every child deserves a happy, healthy childhood. Our mission is to restore, in whatever way we can, normalcy to the lives of children affected by substance abuse.

20159 Merriewood LaneBend, OR 97702

www.choosejoyfoundation.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$53,958

Up $19,932 (+59%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$53,958

Up $19,932 (+59%) from 2023

Operations

Revenue

Up

$183,573

Up $11,006 (+6.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$165,378

Up $20,391 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$18,195

Down $9,385 (-34%) from 2023

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $34,026Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $34,0262023Assets 2024: $53,958Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $53,9582024

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2024

Assets$53,958
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$53,958

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $172,567Expenses 2023: $144,987Net Income 2023: $27,5802023Revenue 2024: $183,573Expenses 2024: $165,378Net Income 2024: $18,1952024

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2024

Revenue$183,573
Expenses$165,378
Net Income$18,195

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$183,573
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The choose joy foundation was founded on the premise that every child deserves a happy, healthy childhood. Our mission is to restore, in whatever way we can, normalcy to the lives of children affected by substance abuse.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE CHOOSE JOY FOUNDATION WORKS WITH SOCIAL WORKERS, COURT SYSTEMS, AND EDUCATORS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS, AND THEN ORGANIZES INITIATIVES TO MEET THEM.$0$165,378
WE BELIEVE THAT WE CAN CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS AMERICA, BY BRINGING NORMALCY, STABILITY, AND CONSISTENCY INTO THEIR LIVES$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JOY CHRISTIANSENPresident/FounderFT$42,000-$42,000
EMILY CULBERTSONVice President-$0--
ASHLEY VORCESecretary-$0--
JESSICA ALLENExecutive Director-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Choose Joy Foundation Inc
EIN
84-3288930
Phone
5417060993
Address
20159 MERRIEWOOD LANE, BEND, OR 97702

Signing Officer

Name
Joy Christiansen
Title
President
Phone
5417060993
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Capstone Cpas
Address
735 SW 9TH STREET, REDMOND, OR 97756
Preparer
Zachary L Harmon
Phone
5415483569
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: interest. Amount: 320.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: labor. Amount: 2,000. Description: merchandise. Amount: 970. Description: office. Amount: 1,428. Description: community assistance. Amount: 48. Description: facilities & equipment. Amount: 5,884. Description: fundraising. Amount: 40,046. Description: advertising. Amount: 200. Description: operations. Amount: 6,779. Description: insurance. Amount: 1,666. Description: payroll. Amount: 4,824. Description: program services. Amount: 36,053. Description: travel & meetings. Amount: 3,721. Description: merchant fees. Amount: 3,863. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 107,482.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

Description: prior period adjustment. Amount: 1,737.

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