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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3954104

THE JOY CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29223

Financials

$83K$94K2023$80K$85K2024$83K$80K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE JOY CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$83,397$79,569$3,828$31,875$0$31,875
December 31, 2024990-EZ$80,019$84,630-$4,611$28,047$0$28,047
December 31, 2023990-EZ$82,741$93,567-$10,826$32,658$0$32,658
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Program service revenue
$83,376
Investment income
$21

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$49,678
Occupancy
$11,373
Other expenses
$18,518
Program services (functional)
$66,089

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,047
Total assets, end of year
$31,875
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$31,875
Cash, savings and investments
$31,875
Gross receipts
$83,397

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David Van HornPresident5$0
Michele HardyVice President30$0
Charles HardySecretary1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David Van HornPresident5$0
Michele HardyVice President30$0
Charles HardySecretary1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David Van HornPresident5$0
Michele HardyVice President30$0
Charles HardySecretary1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
203 WILD CHERRY RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29223-6729
In care of
% DAVID VAN HORN
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
203 WILD CHERRY RD, COLUMBIA SC 29223
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
DAVID VAN HORN, 203 WILD CHERRY RD, COLUMBIA SC 29223
Signed the 990-EZ
DAVID VAN HORN, President
Phone
(810) 333-3365
Return prepared by
Ronald S Lockhart CPA PA

Mission

Christian Counseling center

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Prayer ministries, counseling, and coaching to facilitate spiritual and personal growth
    Expenses $38,772
  • Walk & Talk Therapy incorporating movement (walking) and utilizing the benefits of creation to support the therapuetic process.
    Expenses $16,617
  • Several conferences and workshops held throughout the year to introduce people to their spirituality and begin the healing process
    Expenses $10,700

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for THE JOY CENTER INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-3954104
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,875
Income (IRS master file)
$83,397

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$83,397$79,569$31,875IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$80,019$84,630$28,047IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$82,741$93,567$32,658XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: DAVID VAN HORN
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: DAVID VAN HORN
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-3954104).

Questions about THE JOY CENTER INC

What is the EIN of THE JOY CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE JOY CENTER INC is 47-3954104.
Is THE JOY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to THE JOY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE JOY CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE JOY CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE JOY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE JOY CENTER INC?
The 990-N for 2020 names DAVID VAN HORN.
Who are the officers and directors of THE JOY CENTER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE JOY CENTER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,397, expenses of $79,569 and total assets of $31,875 at year end.

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