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Nonprofit · EIN 83-4397428

JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · PENNSBORO, WV 26415

Financials

$38K$38K2023$14K$14K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$13,615$13,593$22$22$2,855-$2,833
December 31, 2023990-EZ$38,131$38,303-$172$0$2,998-$2,998
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,358
Program service revenue
$7,257
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$230
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$7,257
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$7,617
Occupancy
$2,344
Printing, publications and postage
$113
Other expenses
$3,289
Program services (functional)
$10,268

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$22
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,855
Net assets, end of year
-$2,833
Cash, savings and investments
$22
Gross receipts
$13,615

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa Ann DeSerioPresident40$7,257
Jim SmithTreasurer10$0
Joe MandevilleSecretary15$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa Ann DeSerioPresident40$16,372
Jim SmithTreasurer10$0
Joe MandevilleSecretary15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
164 BROOKSIDE DR, PENNSBORO, WV 26415-1168
In care of
% MELISSA DESERIO
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 504, Washington PA 15301
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Melissa DeSerio, PO Box 504, Washington PA 15301
Signed the 990-EZ
Melissa DeSerio, President
Phone
(304) 406-3544
Return prepared by
Jennifer Nelson

Mission

Joy Today Ministries, Inc.'s mission is to heal, deliver, and bring Salvation to the world through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ for as He is so are we in the world. We strive to preach the gospel to a lost and dying world equipping them to move forward and live a victorious life. "God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6. Our goal is to help people understand the foundational life principles of Christianity and win lost souls. We engage in personal one-on-one coaching, conferences, counseling, prayer calls, social media teachings, and traveling ministry to accomplish our mission.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • We provided 338 volunteer coaching hours and 145 paid coaching hours in addiction, recovery, and healing. We also provided one-on-one marriage counseling to persons looking for spiritual guidance using Biblical principles on the best ways to be connected with their spouse. Lastly, we provided relationship counseling and one-on-one tragedy counseling to empower individuals to follow God's will for their lives.
    Expenses $7,850
  • Our ministry conducted a multi-state outreach titled Power of Evangelism, spanning six nights in Champaign, Illinois and three nights in Pennsboro, West Virginia. The initiative reached over 500 individuals through street evangelism, prayer ministry, and community service. We partnered with Jesus House, United Way, Salvation Army, Empty Tomb Foundation, and Vineyard Church to provide specialized training on serving the homeless and conducted hands-on ministry at local shelters. The Illinois segment alone engaged 450 participants and resulted in two baptisms across Champaign, Chicago, and Urbana. Additionally, we shared the Gospel and offered encouragement at churches in Washington, Pennsylvania and Parkersburg, West Virginia.
    Expenses $1,676
  • In 2024, we were invited regularly to share the good news to those struggling with substance abuse, searching for a way out of the cycle of addiction at Clean and Clear Recovery Addiction Breaking Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Throughout our regular weekly sessions, we served over 250 individuals and gave away over 70 small gifts to encourage attendance to full services, 100 religious coloring books, as well as, 36 Bibles to people desperate for the transforming power of Christ.
    Expenses $512
  • We provided $230 in food assistance to families, minsters, and orphans in need. This special appeal prompted by the Holy Spirt allowed the less fortunate to have nourishment and alleviated suffering in the name of Jesus.
    Expenses $230 · grants $230

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-4397428
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$22
Income (IRS master file)
$13,615

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$13,615$13,593$22XML
990-EZDecember 2023$38,131$38,303$0XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Melissa DeSerio
December 31, 2020≤ $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 83-4397428).

Questions about JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC is 83-4397428.
Is JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC?
The 990-N for 2020 names Melissa DeSerio.
Who are the officers and directors of JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,257 (Melissa Ann DeSerio, President).
How much revenue does JOY TODAY MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,615, expenses of $13,593 and total assets of $22 at year end.

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