Joy Making A Difference Incorporated
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Joy Making A Difference Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vineland, New Jersey, registered in 2014, with $423,150 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 935, Vineland, NJ, 08362 EIN 32-0276489 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$423K
▼ 19.2% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$387K
Net assets
$160K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Joy Making A Difference Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Joy Making A Difference Incorporated: 5 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Joy Making A Difference Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Joy Making A Difference Incorporated: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 935, Vineland, NJ, 08362
- City
- Vineland
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $238K (FY2016) to $423K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $273KNet assets $160K
Operating margin
8.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$432K
Total liabilities
$273K
Net assets
$160K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $423,150▼19.2% | $386,596▼24.2% | $159,604▲29.7% | $432,375▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $523,839▲8.6% | $509,772▲26.2% | $123,050▲12.9% | $404,206▲55.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $482,138▲55.2% | $403,851▲45.8% | $108,983▲255% | $259,355▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $310,670▲57.6% | $277,017▲33.3% | $30,696▲1138% | $180,696▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $197,180▼37.1% | $207,800▼39.2% | -$2,957▼139% | $158,553▲1858% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $313,524▲2.9% | $341,564▲18.1% | $7,662▼78.5% | $8,099▼77.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $304,720▲27.9% | $289,210▲4.4% | $35,702▲576% | $35,702▲576% | 990 |
| 2016 | $238,260 | $277,031 | $5,281 | $5,281 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joy Making A Difference Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joy Making A Difference Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 32-0276489, based in Vineland, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joy Making A Difference Incorporated's EIN?
- Joy Making A Difference Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0276489.
- How much revenue does Joy Making A Difference Incorporated report?
- Joy Making A Difference Incorporated reported $423,150 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joy Making A Difference Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades Joy Making A Difference Incorporated C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joy Making A Difference Incorporated (EIN 32-0276489) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.