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Foundation for Joy

EIN 85-0655567 · Millcreek, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair57 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Foundation for Joy (formerly Ancient Secrets Foundation) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We believe the most ancient path to joy is this: when you send love out to those who need it most, it comes back to you in abundance.Our mission is simple but powerful.Keep orphaned children in one of the most at-risk parts of the world safe, loved, and supported (which contributes to preventing human trafficking)Magnify JOY in the lives of everyone involved

Income
$891,416
Spending
$385,168
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 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 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 205% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (1)
  1. $287,622 spent. In 2025, the Foundation for Joy continued to make significant strides in its mission (sharing ancient wisdom for healing and empowerment while providing tangible support to communities in need, in particular at risk orphanages and orphaned kids). 1. Supporting Several Orphanages in Nepal Provided ongoing financial aid for food, education, and healthcare to support the children in the orphanages in need Developed sustainable funding strategies to ensure long-term stability for these children. Our aim is to keep them cared for in safe & loving homes, to help prevent them from trafficking and other horrible alternatives. Developed & expanded the Bridge program, to support the kids who turn 18 and by law are required to leave the home.2. Kathmandu Visits & Volunteer Support Supported immersive tour visits in Nepal to deepen our capacity to serve the kids at the orphanages, win the hearts of supporters, as well as increase awareness of ancient healing practices and cultural heritage. Facilitated meaningful connections between participants and local communities.3. Global Community Engagement Expanded our reach by connecting with more communities in the USA & Europe, fostering a more engaged donor community through live and online events.4. Nonprofit Growth, Structure & Governance Took concrete steps to formalize governance to include activating an advisory board (10-15 members) to support fundraising efforts, and initiated a new group of people who specifically donate towards the administrative expenses of the foundation so a higher percentage of other donations can go directly to support the children in Nepal. Set up more structure around good governance of our organization to continue being good stewards of donor dollars. Explored new partnerships and opportunities to scale our efforts.

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

  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 December 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 October 2021.

    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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