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Project Joy and Hope for Texas

EIN 76-0646721 · Pasadena, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
31.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
5
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$150,004, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (17)
  1. $162,743 spent. 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.
  2. $97,546 spent. 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.
  3. $16,526 spent. 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.
  4. $5,722 spent. SIBLING SUPPORT PROGRAM: SUPPORTING SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS,CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO EXPRESS EMOTION THRU PLANNED ACTIVITY
  5. $13,800 spent. LIFE PLANNING PROGRAM: STAFF ATTORNEY ACCESS FOR ESSENTIAL LEGAL & MEDICAL PLANNING,INCLUDING DOCUMENT PREPARATION & LEGAL GUIDANCE.
  6. CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: LED BY PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT,ADVOCACY,& RESOURCE FOR NAVIGATING UNMET NEEDS.
  7. PARENT SUPPORT LINE:SAFE,CONFIDENTIAL ACCESS TO PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONA FOR PARENTS TO ASK QUESTIONS/RECEIVE GUIDANCE, PROVIDING HOPE & INCLUSION
  8. Expenses: $5722.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $0.00
  9. SIBLING SUPPORT PROGRAM: SUPPORTING SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN FACING SERIOUS
  10. ILLNESS,CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO EXPRESS EMOTION THRU PLANNED ACTIVITY
  11. Expenses: $13800.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $0.00
  12. LIFE PLANNING PROGRAM: STAFF ATTORNEY ACCESS FOR ESSENTIAL LEGAL & MEDICAL
  13. PLANNING,INCLUDING DOCUMENT PREPARATION & LEGAL GUIDANCE.
  14. CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: LED BY PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONAL TO
  15. PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT,ADVOCACY,& RESOURCE FOR NAVIGATING UNMET NEEDS.
  16. PARENT SUPPORT LINE:SAFE,CONFIDENTIAL ACCESS TO PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONA
  17. FOR PARENTS TO ASK QUESTIONS/RECEIVE GUIDANCE, PROVIDING HOPE & INCLUSION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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