Joy As Resistance
- Assets
- $306.2k
- Revenue
- $687.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-5152470
Organization Overview
Joy As Resistance is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (F99) the organization is classified as: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Joy As Resistance employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Joy As Resistance 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, Joy As Resistance generated $687.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $661.1k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATE SPACE FOR QUEER YOUTH TO HOPE FOR THE FUTURE AND FIND JOY IN THE PRESENT BY PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH, HEALING, AND WELLNESS SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLINICAL SERVICES: THE GOAL OF OUR CLINICAL SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE QUEER YOUTH WITH AN ANTI-OPPRESSIVE, COLLABORATIVE, AND AFFIRMING THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT THAT INCREASES RADICAL JOY IN LGBTQIA2+ COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND. WE OFFER ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY, GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES, AND FAMILY CONSULTATION FOR SUPPORTIVE ALLIES, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF QUEER YOUTH AGES 10-24. WE ACCEPT MANY TYPES OF INSURANCE AND CHARGE FOR SESSIONS ON A SLIDING SCALE BASIS DEPENDENT ON WHAT EACH CLIENT/FAMILY CAN AFFORD. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES DELIVRY OPTIONS, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. WE OFFER TELEHEALTH AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS AND CAN MEET CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO OFFER INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS IN OUR MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, JOYRIDE, A TRAVELING COUNSELING SPACE THAT MEETS CLIENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHEREVER NECESSARY.
PRIDE: WE ATTENDED AT TABLED AT YOUTH PRIDE EVENTS THROUGHOUT PRIDE MONTH AND HOSTED AN INTERGENERATIONAL STORYTELLING EVENT.
JOYFUL SPACE: WE OFFER CONSULTATION AND HANDS-ON PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT TO EDUCATORS, SCHOOLS, AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE JOYFUL ADN INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR QUEER YOUTH. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE GSA (GENDER-SEXUALITY ALLIANCE) CLUB START-UP AND ONGOING SUPPORT, ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND INTERSECTIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES WITHIN THE TOPICS OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY.
BIG QUEER, LITTLE QUEER: QUEER YOUTH COME TOGETHER AND CONNECT WITH QUEER ADULTS TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, WHICH INCREASES THEIR ACCESS TO SOCIAL CAPITAL. IN TURN, QUEER YOUTH CONTINUE TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND CONTRIBUTE TO JOYOUS COMMUNITIES. OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WAS REQUESTED AND INSPIRED BY THE YOUTH WE SERVE. WE USE A PERSONALIZED MATCHING PROCESS TO PAIR LGBTQIA2+ YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADULTS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Breann Dovez Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $75,738 |
Tania Chairez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shaleen Morales Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Oliver Lewis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eunice Kwon President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jaelyn Coates Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $622,822 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,777 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $652,599 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,711 |
| Investment income | $189 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $5,041 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $687,540 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $501,674 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,585 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,583 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $80 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,226 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,017 |
| Office expenses | $2,059 |
| Information technology | $15,148 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $689 |
| Travel | $8,504 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,195 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,350 |
| Insurance | $25,186 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $661,060 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,409 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $154,729 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,398 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,687 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $306,223 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,467 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,467 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $192,756 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $112,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $306,223 |