Joy Company-Joyco
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Our mission is to develop leaders who will impact their school and build their community. Our program activities include Alive Club Leadership Club and Leader Academy.
- Income
- $279,910
- Spending
- $203,841
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 56%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $96,350, president executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 76% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- $140,121 spent. Leadership Club is a high-impact leadership development program designed for middle and high school students to build confidence character and real-world leadership skills. Through engaging hands-on activities students strengthen their social-emotional development learn practical leadership principles and develop healthy peer relationships. The program includes structured leadership lessons with interactive note-taking collaborative discussions and fun experiential learning that meets students where they are. A signature component of Leadership Club is T3 Teens Teaching Teens where students step into leadership roles by presenting teaching and sharing in front of their peers. We find that this significantly improves public speaking skills self-confidence and personal accountability. Leadership Club equips students not only to succeed academically and socially but to become positive influencers on their campus and in their community. Leadership Club is creating measurable lasting impact for schools families and communities.
- $40,035 spent. Alive Club is a Christ-centered student-led discipleship and leadership program designed to equip students to grow in their knowledge of Scripture deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and boldly live out their faith on their school campus. Through weekly Bible studies prayer and intentional leadership training students are discipled to understand the gospel develop spiritual maturity and gain confidence in sharing their faith with others. Alive Club creates a safe and supportive space where students are encouraged to ask questions build authentic relationships and learn how to lead with humility courage and integrity. Students are empowered with practical tools mentorship and resources to step into leadership roles within their school and church communities to become ambassadors of Christ who influence their peers through service compassion and bold faith. Alive Club partners with local churches and faith organizations to raise up the next generation of Christ-centered leaders who are prepared to impact their campuses and communities for the Kingdom.
- $20,017 spent. Leadership Academy is an off-campus Christ-centered leadership development program designed for students who desire to grow deeper in their faith while sharpening the leadership skills needed to serve effectively on their campus in their church and in their community. Through targeted leadership training guided Bible studies mentoring and prayer students develop a strong biblical foundation and learn how to lead with wisdom humility and purpose. The program provides opportunities for students to learn directly from influential Christian leaders gaining real-world insight into faith-driven leadership and service. Leadership Academy also includes immersive educational trips that expand students vision challenge their perspective and strengthen their calling to lead. Students are equipped with practical tools resources and spiritual support to confidently share the gospel serve in ministry and walk out their leadership journey with conviction. Leadership Academy partners with local churches and faith organizations to raise up spiritually grounded mission-minded leaders who are prepared to impact their generation for Christ.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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