Finding Joy In The Journey Foundation Inc is located in Knoxville, TN. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Finding Joy In The Journey Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Finding Joy In The Journey Foundation Inc generated $189.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (71.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $436.1k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE CONDUCTED SIX RETREATS DURING 2023 FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS AND DIFFERENT CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS. OVER 750 PEOPLE ATTENDED. EACH RETREAT WAS WITH A DIFFERENT FOCUSED MINISTRY FROM ONE OF OUR ORGANIZATIONS OR CHURCHES THAT WE WORK WITH. EACH RETREAT WE GAVE A CLEAR PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL AND A CHALLENGE TO BE A FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Roper President | 5 | $0 | |
| Jessica Roper Vice-Pres | 2 | $0 | |
| Zane Roper Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
| Michael Roper Treasurer | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Interest on Savings | $80,198 | 
| Dividends & Interest | $191,336 | 
| Net Rental Income | -$48,043 | 
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$81,825 | 
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 | 
| Net ST Capital Gain | $15,871 | 
| Income Modifications | $0 | 
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 | 
| Other Income | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $189,709 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 | 
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Taxes | $106 | 
| Depreciation | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $200,000 | 
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 | 
| Printing and publications | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $92,768 | 
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $336,080 | 
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $100,000 | 
| Total expenses and disbursements | $436,080 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,401 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,002,504 | 
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 | 
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 | 
| Grants receivable | $0 | 
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 | 
| Investments—other | $122,544 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $7,162,403 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $924,264 | 
| Total liabilities | $924,264 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Finding Joy In The Journey Foundation Inc has awarded $276,250 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| FIRST FRUITS MINISTRY INC PURPOSE: SPONSOR RELIGIOUS MISSIONARY | $1,250 | 
| IMMANUEL CHURCH PURPOSE: CHURCH GENERAL SUPPORT | $275,000 |