Joy Today Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $13,615
- Spending
- $13,593
- Reserves
- -2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 53%
- Highest pay
- $7,257, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (4)
- $7,850 spent. 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.
- $1,676 spent. 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.
- $512 spent. 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.
- $230 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 2020.
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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