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Nonprofit · EIN 84-5152470

JOY AS RESISTANCE

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80220

Financials

$688K$661K2023$751K$888K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOY AS RESISTANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$751,450$887,837-$136,387$175,036$6,667$168,369
December 31, 2023990$687,540$661,060$26,480$306,223$1,467$304,756
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$707,175
of which government grants
$301,965
Program service revenue
$41,422
Investment income
$1,699
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,154
Other revenue
$1,154

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,742
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$683,913
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,675
Occupancy
$21,320
Travel
$3,242
Program services (functional)
$651,257
Management and general (functional)
$151,338
Fundraising (functional)
$85,242

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$306,223
Total assets, end of year
$175,036
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,667
Net assets, end of year
$168,369
Net assets without donor restrictions
$168,369
Gross receipts
$760,398
Employees
14
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
CO

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BREANN DOVEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
45$72,743
EUNICE KWONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHALEEN MORALESBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
OLIVER LEWISBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAELYN COATESBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH GRAHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HALAH MOHAMMEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LEAH WEISGALBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX FLOYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BREANN DOVEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
45$75,738
TANIA CHAIREZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHALEEN MORALESSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
OLIVER LEWISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
EUNICE KWONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JAELYN COATESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SYAH TAYLORVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1445 QUINCE ST, DENVER, CO 80220-3116
In care of
% BREANN DONNELLY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Rafael Veintimilla, 2025 Miller Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
Signed the 990
Rafael Veintimilla, Executive Director of FinOps
Phone
(303) 785-6635

Mission

CREATE SPACE FOR QUEER YOUTH TO HOPE FOR THE FUTURE AND FIND JOY IN THE PRESENT BY PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH, HEALING, AND WELLNESS SUPPORT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CLINICAL SERVICES: THE GOAL OF OUR CLINICAL SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE QUEER YOUTH WITH AN ANTI-OPPRESSIVE, COLLABORATIVE, AND AFFIRMING THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT THAT INCREASES RADICAL JOY IN LGBTQIA2+ COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND. WE OFFER ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY, GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES, AND FAMILY CONSULTATION FOR SUPPORTIVE ALLIES, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF QUEER YOUTH AGES 10-24 WE ACCEPT MANY TYPES OF INSURANCE AND CHARGE FOR SESSIONS ON A SLIDING SCALE BASIS DEPENDENT ON WHAT EACH CLIENT/FAMILY CAN AFFORD. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES DELIVERY OPTIONS, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. WE OFFER TELEHEALTH AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS AND CAN MEET CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES OR INPERSON IN OUR OFFICE SPACE.
    Expenses $361,809 · revenue $28,072
  • JOYFUL SPACE: WE OFFER CONSULTATION AND HANDS-ON PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT TO EDUCATORS, SCHOOLS, AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE JOYFUL ADN INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR QUEER YOUTH. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE GSA (GENDER-SEXUALITY ALLIANCE) CLUB START-UP AND ONGOING SUPPORT, ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND INTERSECTIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES WITHIN THE TOPICS OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY.
    Expenses $173,669 · revenue $7,600
  • BIG QUEER, LITTLE QUEER: QUEER YOUTH COME TOGETHER AND CONNECT WITH QUEER ADULTS TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, WHICH INCREASES THEIR ACCESS TO SOCIAL CAPITAL. IN TURN, QUEER YOUTH CONTINUE TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND CONTRIBUTE TO JOYOUS COMMUNITIES. OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WAS REQUESTED AND INSPIRED BY THE YOUTH WE SERVE. WE USE A PERSONALIZED MATCHING PROCESS TO PAIR LGBTQIA2+ YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADULTS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES.
    Expenses $115,779 · revenue $34,703

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-5152470
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$175,036
Income (IRS master file)
$760,398

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$751,450$887,837$175,036IRS
990December 2023$687,540$661,060$306,223XML
990December 2022$611,723$434,063$281,377IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 84-5152470).

Questions about JOY AS RESISTANCE

What is the EIN of JOY AS RESISTANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOY AS RESISTANCE is 84-5152470.
Is JOY AS RESISTANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to JOY AS RESISTANCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOY AS RESISTANCE 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 JOY AS RESISTANCE 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 AS RESISTANCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of JOY AS RESISTANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Rafael Veintimilla.
Who are the officers and directors of JOY AS RESISTANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,743 (BREANN DOVEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does JOY AS RESISTANCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $751,450, expenses of $887,837 and total assets of $175,036 at year end.

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