Joy As Resistance

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 12/2021, Joy As Resistance employed 5 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 12/2021, Joy As Resistance generated $283.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $192.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 119.5% per year over the past 2 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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 SUPPORTS.

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 SERVICE DELIVERY 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.


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.


JOYFUL SPACE: WE OFFER CONSULTATION AND HANDS-ON PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT TO EDUCATORS, SCHOOLS, AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE JOYFUL AND 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 SEXAULITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Breann Donnelly
Executive Director
$71,000
Syah Taylor
Vice President
$0
Amy Skinner
Vice President
$0
Kaye Taavialma
President
$0
Casey Bodine
Treasurer
$0
Diane Santorico
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$273,828
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$273,828
Total Program Service Revenue$9,695
Investment income $0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $283,523

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Joy As Resistance has recieved totaling $340,072.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Margulf Foundation

Glendale, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000
Moonshot Edventures

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$93,766
Moonshot Edventures

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$93,766
Caring For Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Care Provision

$50,000
The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM

$2,540
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