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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0646721

PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS

Tax-exempt · PASADENA, TX 77504

Financials

$1.3M$1.1M2022$1.4M$1.1M2023$1.6M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$1,589,445$1,123,515$465,930$5,514,807$5,217$5,509,590
April 30, 2024990$1,446,765$1,054,948$391,817$4,994,659$38,975$4,955,684
April 30, 2023990$1,301,468$1,069,338$232,130$4,644,918$98,208$4,546,710
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,363,183
Program service revenue
$73,500
Investment income
$113,662
Net income from fundraising events
$39,100
Other revenue
$39,100

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$192,903
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$150,004
Other salaries and wages
$276,139
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$506,692
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$810
Travel
$5,808
Depreciation
$110,658
Program services (functional)
$1,038,395
Management and general (functional)
$42,365
Fundraising (functional)
$42,755

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,994,659
Total assets, end of year
$5,514,807
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,217
Net assets, end of year
$5,509,590
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,507,950
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,486,641
Net assets with donor restrictions
$22,949
Gross receipts
$1,769,981
Employees
5
Volunteers
600
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
TX

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 for the year ended April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANICE H WHEELEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$150,004
SHELLEY FULLERDIR OF DEVELOPMENTVOL
Key employee
40$132,007
HOWARD LEDERERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JAMES D BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
BRYAN AARONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAROL ARNOLDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MELODY BROWN HELLSTENMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RONNIE G WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SANDY TATE STOKESMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LINDA MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JANICE H WHEELEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$139,133$3,997
SHELLEY FULLERDIR OF DEVELOPMENTVOL
Key employee
40$117,901$3,453
HOWARD LEDERERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JAMES D BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
BRYAN AARONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CAROL ARNOLDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MELODY BROWN HELLSTENMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RONNIE G WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SANDY TATE STOKESMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LINDA MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANICE H WHEELEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$133,250
HOWARD LEDERERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JAMES D BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
BRYAN AARONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAROL ARNOLDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MELODY BROWN HELLSTENMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RONNIE G WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SANDY TATE STOKESMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LINDA MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3207 TULIP ST, PASADENA, TX 77504-2002
In care of
% JAN WHEELER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JANICE H WHEELER, 3207 TULIP, PASADENA, TX 77504
Signed the 990
JAN WHEELER, Executive Director
Phone
(713) 944-6569
Return prepared by
LANA JENKINS - BOOKKEEPING & TAX

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROJECT JOY & HOPE HOUSING PROGRAM: SAFE,AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEAR TX MED CENTERFOR FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN WHO MUST TRAVEL FOR EXTENDED MEDICAL CARE. PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MGMT TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE MEDICAL,FINANCIAL,&EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES.PJH SUPPORTS THE ENTIRE FAMILY THRU SIBLING SUPPORT & CHILDRENS PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE COMFORT,NORMALCY & HOPE. BY REDUCING TRAVEL COSTS & TRAVEL STRESS,FAMILIES CAN REMAIN CLOSE TO CARE & FOCUSED ON THEIR CHILDS TREATMENT.TOGETHER,THESE SERVICES CREATE STABILITY,DIGNITY,& A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY DURING A FAMILYS MOST DIFFICULT SEASON.
    Expenses $162,743
  • PJH SCHOLARSHIPS HONOR & SUPPORT GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A PARENT OR SIBLING.THESE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP COVER COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION EXPENSES, EASING BURDEN OF TUITION, BOOKS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL COSTS.BEYOND FINANCIAL SUPPORT,THE SCHOLARSHIPS RECOGNIZE THE RESILIENCE,COURAGE,AND PERSERVERANCE OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE FACED PROFOUND LOSS.BY INVESTING IN THEIR EDUCATION & FUTURE,PJH EMPOWERS THESE YOUNG ADULTS TO PURSUE THEIR GOALS WHILE HONORING THE MEMORY OF THEIR LOVED ONE.THE PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH PRACTICAL HELP & A MESSAGE OF HOPE,ENCOURAGEMENT,AND RECOGNITION DURING A CHALLENGING TIME.
    Expenses $97,546 · grants $96,980
  • THE PJH FAMILY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR A SERIOUSLY ILL CHILD AT THE TEXAS MED CENTER,HELPING RELIEVE URGENT & UNEXPECTED EXPENSES DURING MEDICAL TREATMENT.FAMILIES ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM BY HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS,ENSURING ASSISTANCE REACHES THOSE WITH THE GREATEST AND MOST IMMEDIATE NEEDS.GRANTS MAY HELP COVER ESSENTIAL COSTS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION,LODGING,UTILITIES,FOOD & OTHER CRITICAL HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES STRAINED BY PROLONGED ILLNESS.BY EASING FINANCIAL PRESSURE, THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON THEIR CHILDS CARE & WELL-BEING.DELIVERED WITH COMPASSION & DIGNITY,THIS PROGRAM HELPS STABILIZE FAMILIES & PREVENT FURTHER HARDSHIP DURING A TIME OF CRISIS.
    Expenses $16,526 · grants $4,818
  • SIBLING SUPPORT PROGRAM: SUPPORTING SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS,CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO EXPRESS EMOTION THRU PLANNED ACTIVITY
    Expenses $5,722
  • LIFE PLANNING PROGRAM: STAFF ATTORNEY ACCESS FOR ESSENTIAL LEGAL & MEDICAL PLANNING,INCLUDING DOCUMENT PREPARATION & LEGAL GUIDANCE.
    Expenses $13,800
  • CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: LED BY PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT,ADVOCACY,& RESOURCE FOR NAVIGATING UNMET NEEDS.
  • PARENT SUPPORT LINE:SAFE,CONFIDENTIAL ACCESS TO PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONA FOR PARENTS TO ASK QUESTIONS/RECEIVE GUIDANCE, PROVIDING HOPE & INCLUSION

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0646721
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P74)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,514,807
Income (IRS master file)
$1,769,981

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$1,589,445$1,123,515$5,514,807XML
990April 2024$1,446,765$1,054,948$4,994,659XML
990April 2023$1,301,468$1,069,338$4,644,918XML
990April 2022$1,062,926$861,809$4,480,173IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990April 2020–––IRS
990April 2019–––IRS
990April 2018–––IRS

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 76-0646721).

Questions about PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS

What is the EIN of PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS is 76-0646721.
Is PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS 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 PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names JANICE H WHEELER.
Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,004 (JANICE H WHEELER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PROJECT JOY AND HOPE FOR TEXAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,589,445, expenses of $1,123,515 and total assets of $5,514,807 at year end.

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