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EIN 20-5204911

A Thousand Joys

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
E60: Health Support Services
Description
A Thousand Joys promotes and supports the development of resilient, joyful, engaged individuals and organizations. Founded in 2006, it works to counteract the effects of trauma on children, families, and organizations so that they can reach their highest potential. A Thousand Joys integrates trauma-informed/resilience-focused practices into both schools and community-based organizations to create a positive learning environment for youth, educators, and staff. It helps leaders strengthen coping skills while creating stronger communities.
Total revenues
$172,864
2024
Total expenses
$250,622
2024
Total assets
$184,530
2024
Num. employees
1
2024

Program areas at A Thousand Joys

A Thousand Joys works with both schools and community-based organizations to integrate trauma-informed/resilience-focused practices into working and learning environments. We strengthen coping skills in youth, educators and staff, while helping leaders create more trauma-informed learning environments that foster resilience. We build capacity to manage stress, promote greater overall wellbeing, facilitate teamwork and strengthen communities.

Who funds A Thousand Joys

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Johnny Carson FoundationUnrestricted Support$100,000
California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF)Innovation Fund Advisory Committee Grant, To Support Its Work To Make Learning and Working Environments More Trauma-Informed/Resilience-Focused$10,000

Financials for A Thousand Joys

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$130,733
Program services$38,490
Investment income and dividends$3,440
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$201
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$172,864
Data update history
July 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Johnny Carson Foundation
May 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 28, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF)
January 26, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Public health orgsHealth organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
HealthChildren
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1270 S Alfred St 351839
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
athousandjoys.org/ 
Phone
(323) 487-9031
IRS details
EIN
20-5204911
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E60: Health Support Services
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
132126
FTB Entity ID
2927113
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-20
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