Civic Intelligence

Joyful Journeys Inc.

EIN 88-2841969 • 501(c)3 • Bluffton, SC

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE G12

Profile

Joyful journeys is a faith-driven nonprofit providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children with autism in christian schools-empowering families, equipping educators, & creating inclusive environments where every child can grow in faith, learning, & love.

20 Towne DriveBluffton, SC 29910

joyfuljourneyskids.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.00x

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

$500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.00x

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

$500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

88th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

$500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

$500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

$320,632

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$320,632

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

$666,429

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$345,797

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$320,632

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2025: $320,632Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $320,6322025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$320,632
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$320,632
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2025: $666,429Expenses 2025: $345,797Net Income 2025: $320,6322025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$666,429
Expenses$345,797
Net Income$320,632
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$320,632
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$320,632
Revenue
$666,429
Expenses
$345,797
Net income
$320,632
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.00$3.21$6.66$3.46$3.21
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 26, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$666,429
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Joyful journeys is a faith-driven nonprofit providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children with autism in christian schools-empowering families, equipping educators, & creating inclusive environments where every child can grow in faith, learning, & love.

Bridging the gap between clinical services and christ centered education. By uniquely integrating applied behavioral analysis (aba) and classical christian education (cce), we create tailored, inclusive learning environments for children with autism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$320,632-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$213,322-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$107,310-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund-$0-
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds-$0-
Total Assets$0$320,632▲ $320,632
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$320,632▲ $320,632
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$320,632▲ $320,632

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$213,322$12,123$225,445
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael SzwajkosCo-founder and Board Chair
Amanda SzwajkosCo-founder and Board Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$505,300
Program Service Revenue
$161,129
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$505,300
Change in Net Assets
$320,632
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$228,032
Other Expenses$104,172
Total Fundraising Expense$18,882
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$13,593
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$182,148--$182,148
Fees for Services Other$31,005$6,470-$37,475
Other Employee Benefits$27,137--$27,137
Office Expenses-$19,254-$19,254
Advertising--$18,882$18,882
Payroll Taxes$14,255--$14,255
Grants to Domestic Individuals$13,593--$13,593
Depreciation Depletion-$12,123-$12,123
Information Technology-$10,272-$10,272
Pension Plan Contributions$4,492--$4,492
Insurance-$4,081-$4,081
Conferences and Meetings$1,838--$1,838
Travel-$247-$247
Total Functional Expenses$274,468$52,447$18,882$345,797
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Mike szwajkos and amanda szwajkos, family relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization provides necessary tax information to its accountant. The form 990 is reviewed by the senior vice president and then distributed to the full board for review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy applicable to directors, principal officers, and members of committees with board delegated authority. Covered individuals are required to annually disclose potential conflicts and recuse themselves from discussions and votes involving any actual or potential conflict. The board or executive committee reviews proposed transactions, considers nonconflicting alternatives when appropriate, and approves transactions only if determined to be fair, reasonable, and in the organization's best interests. Failure to disclose a conflict may result in corrective or disciplinary action.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Joyful Journeys Inc
EIN
88-2841969
Phone
8433688288
Address
20 TOWNE DRIVE, BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Szwajkos
Title
Co-founder and Board Chair
Phone
8433688288
Signed
2026-03-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Szwajkos
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
5
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
9801 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD STE 500, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
Preparer
Julia Flannery
Phone
3012963600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees: program service expenses 31,005. Management and general expenses 864. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,869. Hr and payroll fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,606. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,606.”

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