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EIN 46-3188719

The Joy Bus

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
City
Phoenix
State
Arizona
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W00: Public Policy, Public Services Institutions: General
Description
The Joy Bus relieves the daily struggles of homebound cancer patients with a fresh chef-inspired meal and a friendly face. They aim to elevate the livelihood of their patrons with the joy of culinary sustenance, and for nearly a decade, they have delivered much more than meals. The home delivery food program has grown from its start as a one-woman operation serving two patients to now serving 75 patients per week throughout The phoenix metropolitan area including Phoenix, AZ.
Total revenues
$2,424,621
2022
Total expenses
$1,327,388
2022
Total assets
$3,251,764
2022
Num. employees
34
2022

Program areas at The Joy Bus

For nearly a decade, The Joy Bus has delivered much more than meals. Our home delivery food program has grown from its start as a one-woman operation serving two patients to now serving 75 patients per week throughout The phoenix metropolitan area including partnerships with organizations like phoenix cancer support network. In 2022, The Joy Bus delivered over 6000 meals to people with cancer and their home caregivers and we were overjoyed to reach over 20,000 meals served as an organization.

Who funds The Joy Bus

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustCapital Support for Building Purchase, Remodeling and Equipment Upgrades in Order To Serve Over 2,500 Meals Per Week$120,000
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix (JCF)Operational Support$25,000
Thunderbirds CharitiesCommunity Outreach/quality of Life$10,045
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at The Joy Bus

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer DesayeExecutive Director$81,002
Jennifer CarawayExecutive Director / Chief Executive Officer Founder / President$72,000
Daniel RubinVice President$0
Amanda HenleySecretary$0
Gregory ColePresident$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for The Joy Bus

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,092,022
Program services$304,124
Investment income and dividends$4,035
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$31,903
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,162
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-6,301
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,424,621

Form 990s for The Joy Bus

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-26990View PDF
2021-122022-10-30990View PDF
2020-122021-11-14990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2017-122018-11-15990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix (JCF)
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsFood banksCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersFood and nutritionHungerPublic policy
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3375 E Shea Blvd Ste C1
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Website URL
thejoybusdiner.com/ 
Phone
(602) 842-7347
IRS details
EIN
46-3188719
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W00: Public Policy, Public Services Institutions: General
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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