Joy Bus

Organization Overview

Joy Bus is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K36) the organization is classified as: Meals on Wheels, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Joy Bus employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Joy Bus 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 12/2021, Joy Bus generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $770.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 46.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION IS TO RELIEVE THE DAILY STRUGGLES OF HOMEBOUND CANCER PATIENTS WITH A FRESH CHEF-INSPIRED MEAL AND A FRIENDLY FACE. OUR VISION IS TO ELEVATE THE LIVELIHOOD OF OUR PATRONS WITH THE JOY OF CULINARY SUSTENANCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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 2020, THE JOY BUS DELIVERED OVER 2700 MEALS TO PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR HOME CAREGIVERS AND WE WERE OVERJOYED TO REACH OVER 10,000 MEALS SERVED AS AN ORGANIZATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Caraway
CEO Founder
$72,000
Gregory Cole
President
$0
Daniel Rubin Nd
Vice President
$0
Kelly Mallison
Treasurer Since 5/11/21
$0
Amanda Henley
Secretary
$0
Rebecca Ailes-Fine
Director Since 8/17/21
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $107,010
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$908,905
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $32,415
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,015,915
Total Program Service Revenue$101,372
Investment income $22
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,160
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,496
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,126,965

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Joy Bus has recieved totaling $91,619.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cardinal Charities Inc

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$45,754
$25,000
Thunderbirds Charities

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH/QUALITY OF LIFE

$10,045
The Thunderbirds

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE

$10,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$500
Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge, NJ

PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 01/12/21

$200
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