Joy to the World Foundation Thailand
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization exists to provide care education leadership development and community support for vulnerable and underserved children and young adults in Thailand through residential care scholarships mentorship discipleship and community outreach programs.
- Income
- $83,516
- Spending
- $135,267
- Reserves
- 19.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $10,000 spent. Breannas House of Joy BHJ Program service accomplishments: Breannas House of Joy provided long-term residential care education support meals mentorship counseling and spiritual development for vulnerable girls from underserved tribal communities in Northern Thailand. Services included housing medical care tutoring life-skills training and trauma-informed care in a family-style environment. Approximately 27 girls were served during the year.
- $10,000 spent. D1 Leadership Academy Program service accomplishments: The D1 Leadership Academy provided university scholarships housing support mentorship leadership development discipleship and life-skills training for young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds in Northern Thailand. The program equips students to graduate debt-free and become leaders within their communities. Approximately 18 students participated in the program during the year.
- $10,000 spent. Radiant Project Community Outreach Program service accomplishments: The Radiant Project conducted community outreach and development initiatives in rural villages throughout Northern Thailand. Activities included relationship-based outreach practical assistance educational encouragement service projects and partnerships with local leaders and churches. The program also provided opportunities for students and volunteers to engage in community service. Approximately 150 individuals benefited from outreach activities during the year.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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