Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation
94% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 2000, with $66,669,246 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Po Box 5628, Minneapolis, MN, 55440 EIN 41-1978254 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$66.7M
▲ 14.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.0M
Net assets
$213.4M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation: 94% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating425 mo reserves · +91% 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 Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation: 425 mo reserves · +91% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
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. For Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of any public charity located in minnesota,including, but not limited to, the dorsey & whitney foundation.
What they do
Assisted in carrying out the charitable purposes of every meal.
Assisted in carrying out the charitable purposes of teach for america twin cities
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5628, Minneapolis, MN, 55440
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.0M (FY2013) to $66.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $213.4M
Operating margin
91.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$213.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$213.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,669,246▲14.3% | $6,028,157▲38.4% | $213,361,198▲39.7% | $213,361,198▲39.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $58,311,253▲575% | $4,355,683▲9.4% | $152,720,109▲54.6% | $152,720,109▲54.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,635,406▲37.3% | $3,981,996▼21.4% | $98,764,539▲4.9% | $98,764,539▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,290,419▲21.0% | $5,069,014▼11.7% | $94,111,129▲1.3% | $94,111,129▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,197,366▼53.2% | $5,741,092▲90.3% | $92,889,724▼0.6% | $92,889,724▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,113,445▲187% | $3,016,543▲22.6% | $93,433,450▲9.5% | $93,433,450▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,869,513▲8.5% | $2,460,049▲25.8% | $85,336,548▲1.7% | $85,336,548▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,565,511▲9.1% | $1,956,106▲16.0% | $83,927,084▲2.0% | $83,927,084▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,267,428▲2.6% | $1,685,702▲11.3% | $82,317,679▲2.0% | $82,317,679▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,183,396▼86.5% | $1,514,745▲125% | $80,735,953▲2.1% | $80,735,953▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $23,627,132▲1063% | $673,755▼71.2% | $79,067,302▲40.9% | $79,067,302▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,030,901 | $2,342,724▲197% | $56,113,925▼0.6% | $56,113,925▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $788,013▼51.4% | $56,425,748▲7.1% | $56,425,748▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,620,855▼5.2% | $52,708,513▲33.1% | $52,708,513▲33.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,710,330 | $39,594,874 | $39,594,874 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth S Macmillan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Heather Dorsey | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sonny F Miller 1124 - 82824 | Trustee | 1 | — |
Grants made · $4.1M in FY2023
12 grants totaling $4.1M in FY2023. All grants made by Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dorsey and Whitney Foundation | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of the dorsey & whitney foundation | $1,400,000 |
| Every Meal | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of every meal | $500,000 |
| Teach For America Inc | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of teach for america - twin cities | $300,000 |
| Childrens Theater Company and School | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of children's theatre | $250,000 |
| Livingston Healthcare Foundation | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of livingston healthcare foundation | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of mayo clinic foundation | $250,000 |
| Women Venture | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of womenventure | $250,000 |
| Womens Foundation of Minnesota | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of women's foundation of mn | $250,000 |
| Cookie Cart | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of cookie cart | $250,000 |
| At Home Group Inc | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of small sums | $150,000 |
| Onevillage Partners | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of one village partners | $150,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | To assist in carrying out the charitable purposes of university of minnesota foundation | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1978254, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1978254.
- How much revenue does Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation report?
- Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation reported $66,669,246 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Elizabeth S Macmillan (Trustee).
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Data for Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation (EIN 41-1978254) 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.