Totals
- Total revenue
- $45,068,322
- Total expenses
- $44,587,145
- Contributions and grants received
- $41,529,753
- Grants paid
- $7,690,962
- Program service revenue
- $4,513,089
- Investment income
- $66,143
- Other revenue
- -$1,040,663
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,685,939
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,201,245
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $37,484,694
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $36,207,123
- Management and general expenses
- $4,389,534
- Fundraising expenses
- $3,990,488
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $36,207,123
Program services were 81.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$7,847,637
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$33,682,116
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$5,820,559
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2a · Program service revenue: Tuition & registration
total $4,513,089 · related or exempt $4,513,089
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2f · All other program service revenue
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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3 · Investment income
total $52,577 · excluded $52,577
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5 · Royalties
total $12,728 · related or exempt $12,728
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6a · Gross rents
real property $280,467
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $109,366
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $171,101 · personal property $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $171,101 · excluded $171,101
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $970,990
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $957,424
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $13,566 · other assets $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $13,566 · excluded $13,566
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$0
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$7,847,637
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$1,574,379
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$1,574,379 · excluded -$1,574,379
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$544,648
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$204,095
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $340,553 · related or exempt $340,553
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11a · Other revenue: Honorarium
total $4,700 · excluded $4,700
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11d · All other revenue
total $4,634 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $4,634
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11e · Other revenue, total
$9,334
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $321,103 · program services $321,103
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $142,653 · program services $142,653
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $7,227,206 · program services $7,227,206
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $866,212 · program services $238,127 · management and general $310,931 · fundraising $317,154
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $14,290,344 · program services $11,503,289 · management and general $1,282,975 · fundraising $1,504,080
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $515,236 · program services $398,133 · management and general $54,474 · fundraising $62,629
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $2,745,315 · program services $2,126,552 · management and general $288,756 · fundraising $330,007
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $1,159,979 · program services $898,533 · management and general $122,008 · fundraising $139,438
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11b · Fees: legal
total $97,673 · management and general $97,673
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $54,340 · management and general $54,340
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11g · Fees: other
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $114,762 · program services $3,913 · management and general $133 · fundraising $110,716
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13 · Office expenses
total $4,294,934 · program services $2,079,501 · management and general $1,539,328 · fundraising $676,105
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14 · Information technology
total $939,114 · program services $398,997 · management and general $299,248 · fundraising $240,869
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16 · Occupancy
total $324,810 · program services $279,405 · management and general $15,419 · fundraising $29,986
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17 · Travel
total $3,063,330 · program services $3,016,005 · management and general $31,442 · fundraising $15,883
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $131,781 · program services $42,497 · management and general $83,226 · fundraising $6,058
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $724,850 · program services $451,384 · management and general $118,429 · fundraising $155,037
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23 · Insurance
total $101,424 · program services $64,138 · management and general $16,147 · fundraising $21,139
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24a · Other expenses: Family Retreat facility
total $4,083,495 · program services $4,083,495
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24b · Other expenses: Printing and production
total $746,258 · program services $336,896 · management and general $28,235 · fundraising $381,127
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24c · Other expenses: WFTW Shipping
total $436,355 · program services $436,355
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24d · Other expenses: Materials
total $310,756 · program services $310,756
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24e · All other expenses
total $1,895,215 · program services $1,848,185 · management and general $46,770 · fundraising $260
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $12,120,068 · end of year $12,063,269
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $75,038 · end of year $1,242,079
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $0
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
beginning of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $4,359,811 · end of year $4,007,822
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $1,396,212 · end of year $2,545,988
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$26,864,857
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$6,475,485
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $21,013,605 · end of year $20,389,372
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $374,610 · end of year $339,431
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $788,222 · end of year $1,097,978
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $2,361,430 · end of year $3,035,891
-
18 · Grants payable
beginning of year $0
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $0
-
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities
beginning of year $0
-
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability
beginning of year $0
-
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $0
-
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $0
-
25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $759,173 · end of year $1,165,354
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $34,226,635 · end of year $36,041,975
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $2,780,328 · end of year $1,442,719
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple, and serve people living with disability.
Activities or mission (Part I)
To communicate the Gospel, equip churches, and disciple people affected by disabilities.
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Joni and Friends Retreats and Getaway programs were designed to serve each member of families living with disability and strengthen them physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually in a Christ-centered, week long, camp environment that is safe and accepting for every member of the family. This includes recreational activities, as well as resource teachings, games, one on one support for individuals with disabilities, and much more. The activities help each family member to gain the resources and support needed to thrive and convey that each is a valued individual and an image bearer of God, worthy of dignity and respect. Joni and Friends Family Retreats provide a unique service to families living with disability by providing a safe place for these families to receive Christian counsel, encouragement, respite, and resources to help them overcome the daily challenges of life with disability. Joni and Friends knows of no other organization that provides the special opportunity for entire families to attend a retreat together where each person receives love, attention, personally fulfilling activities, and rejuvenating rest. Joni and Friends Family Retreat program has provided encouragement and resources in both the United States and internationally serving nearly 24,374 families affected by disability since 1991, and Joni and Friends has hosted 335 Family Retreats since 2006. Joni and Friends Warrior Getaway was specifically designed to serve the growing number of service men and women returning home from service with life-altering disabilities both seen and unseen. They live with marriages and families in crisis due to the consequences of war. At Warrior Getaway, veteran families can find a community of people who understand their day-to-day challenges and caring volunteers who help them to find renewed joy, courage, and hope and healing in Christ. This multi-day retreat was uniquely designed not only for the warrior who was deployed to an active combat zone but also for his/her family, including spouse, children, or parents living in the same household. To honor these men and women and their service to our country, the cost for attending the Warrior Getaway is 100% sponsored for each new warrior and their family. Joni and Friends has served 498 veteran families through 2023 and is increasing the number of Warrior Getaways to better serve this group. Additional retreats will open in 2024 to impact a greater number of families. Joni and Friends also hosts Marriage Getaways for couples and Single Parent Getaways for parents raising their child(ren) alone. International Ministries works with international in-country partners in eight strategically located HUB countries to implement and launch new Wheels for the World Outreaches, International Family Retreats, and Joni's House programs across the globe. These locations include Eastern Europe, East Africa, India, South America, China, Brazil, Middle East/North Africa (MENA) and Central America, where Joni and Friends has placed a Regional Coordinator to work directly with indigenous churches and partners to serve those living with disability in these regions.
Expenses $19,417,880 · Grants $697,454 · Revenue $3,871,489
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Joni and Friends Wheels for the World program provides a custom fit wheelchair, along with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to people affected by disability worldwide. Joni and Friends volunteers collect used, but restorable, wheelchairs. Inmates then restore the wheelchairs to like-new condition in eleven correctional facilities across the United States and one in a grant partner's facility in El Salvador. In addition to the amounts shown, in 2023, Joni and Friends also received over $4.5 million of donated labor and facilities used for wheelchair restoration. Joni and Friends wheelchair deliveries are always accompanied by volunteer teams of trained disability service providers who specially fit each wheelchair to the recipient with no church or religious affiliation required. Every chair recipient will receive a Bible in his/her own language and an offer to discuss the Bible and receive prayer. The Gospel is lovingly shared with recipients, family members, and friends by local pastors. Joni and Friends partners with disability ministries in select countries on a permanent basis. Long-term relationships are achieved through strategic in-country partnerships. Through 2023, Joni and Friends has delivered 225,040 restored wheelchairs to people living with disability in 30 countries around the world.
Expenses $10,051,097 · Grants $5,461,153 · Revenue $628,398
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The Joni Eareckson Tada Disability Research Center, the Center: The Center exists to connect Christian disability research, ministry resources, advocacy, education, and internship opportunities with the global church by providing a diverse cadre of church leaders, Christian ministry organizations, and disability service professionals with rigorous biblical and theological insights on growing closer to God through every circumstance. The Center's overarching goal is to educate and equip a diverse cadre of church leaders and Christian disability ministry professionals (CDMPs) to empower, encourage, and evangelize people living with disabilities around the world. The Center's outreach spans the globe, calling people from all ethnic backgrounds and abilities to realize the Luke 14 Mandate to fill God's House with persons living with a disability from every nation so they can experience true belonging. The center provides rigorously researched, Christ-centered ministry resources to professionals and church leaders at all levels and backgrounds to empower effective discipleship of people living with disabilities. Joni & Friends Internship program: We partner with colleges and universities around the world to offer short-term global missions' trips, internships, and respite opportunities, all of which provide experiential learning to students. Joni and Friends strives to advance a biblical worldview on disability as it relates to sanctity of life, dignity, and justice.
Expenses $2,378,808 · Revenue $366,483
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Joni's House International Disability Centers Joni's House is a network of international disability centers around the world that provide ongoing rehabilitation and wraparound support services to those impacted by disability. In cooperation with local church, community, and government partners, Joni's House programs provide for the physical, economic, social, and spiritual needs of individuals, families, and caregivers. JAF partners with its network of local churches and agencies to expand its reach deep into developing countries to transform the worldview on disability and how those living with disability view themselves, are cared for, and integrate into society. Joni's House programming cares for the special needs of those living with disability while also providing services for the entire family unit. Services include medical rehabilitation and therapy, job training and business opportunities, church and government awareness training, relief distribution, and an annual retreat for families with children affected by disability.Joni's House programs currently operate in El Salvador, Brazil, Asia, Thailand, Romania, Nepal, Uganda, and Guatemala.
Expenses $2,367,946 · Grants $1,524,855
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The Response Department receives over 1,000 emails, text messages, social media contacts, phone calls, and letters each month from people around the world (110 different countries in 2023) who need the hope of Christ and practical assistance. After more than forty years, with hearts to help and a personal touch, the Response Department continues to provide resources, share guidance from God's Word, and whenever possible, connect those in need with Christ-honoring, disability-friendly churches.
Expenses $1,155,007
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Joni and Friends Radio Program: an inspirational program covering a wide range of topics with a biblical perspective. The radio show has two formats: a four-minute broadcast, and a one-minute broadcast. These programs are carried worldwide on over 1,650 outlets in 54 countries, airing 2,871 times daily, and heard by over one million listeners a week.Translated into six languages, the programs are also available in a podcast form extending the reach of these important messages of hope through hardship. The program benefits greatly from the airtime value contributed by our radio partners, $10.2MM in 2023, that is not reflected in the 990 financials. Podcasts: The Joni and Friends ministry podcast is downloadable on all podcast networks. This podcast had 132,627 episode downloads in 2023. We're answering real questions about disability and sharing hope through hardship.Whether you are personally impacted by disability or you're looking for practical ways to include someone with special needs in your church, you are not alone! The materials share Hope through Hardship and the Gospel message to people worldwide through the digital podcast networks. Each episode provides honest stories of hope, practical advice, and encouragement. They range from 20 - 40 minutes long and include interviews with guests who share their stories and how Christ has used them in their weakness.
Expenses $836,385 · Grants $7,500
As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Carin Amaradio
Director/Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Joni Eareckson Tada
Founder/CEO
- Total calculated
- $350,438
- From this org
- $336,138
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $14,300
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $336,138
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $13,250
- Nontaxable benefits
- $1,050
- Filer's total
- $350,438
-
Peter Schulze
Director/Chairman
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sean Baker
Director/Treasurer (part year)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Bernie Mills
Director/Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 0.5 related
-
Dan Smith
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Debbie Faculjak
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dr Ben Warf
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Eric Boles
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jan S van den Bosch
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jeffery Morris
Director (part year)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ken Tada
Director, Ministry Development
- Total calculated
- $21,665
- From this org
- $21,665
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Leigh O'Dell
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Neil Douglas Mazza
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Pastor Shawn Thornton
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 0.5 related
-
Rev Michael Beates
Director (part year)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ron Regenstreif
Director (part year)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Arnulfo Cueva Jr
CFO
- Total calculated
- $221,766
- From this org
- $220,732
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $1,034
- Hours/week
- 36 + 4 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $220,732
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $0
- Nontaxable benefits
- $1,034
- Filer's total
- $221,766
-
Laura Gardner
President/COO
- Total calculated
- $272,455
- From this org
- $233,646
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $38,809
- Hours/week
- 38 + 2 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $233,646
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $9,909
- Nontaxable benefits
- $28,900
- Filer's total
- $272,455
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Donna Lucas
SVP, Development & Marketing
- Total calculated
- $212,017
- From this org
- $192,961
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $19,056
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $192,961
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $7,723
- Nontaxable benefits
- $11,333
- Filer's total
- $212,017
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Dr Katherine McReynolds
SVP Impact and Leadership Development
- Total calculated
- $215,308
- From this org
- $194,274
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $21,034
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $194,274
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $7,771
- Nontaxable benefits
- $13,263
- Filer's total
- $215,308
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Greg Hubert
EVP/US Ministries
- Total calculated
- $239,444
- From this org
- $190,766
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $48,678
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $190,766
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $8,637
- Nontaxable benefits
- $40,041
- Filer's total
- $239,444
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Jason Holden
SVP, Operations
- Total calculated
- $182,232
- From this org
- $162,641
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $19,591
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $162,641
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $6,573
- Nontaxable benefits
- $13,018
- Filer's total
- $182,232
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Steve Bundy
SVP, International Ministries
- Total calculated
- $234,054
- From this org
- $181,861
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $52,193
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $181,861
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $20,581
- Nontaxable benefits
- $31,612
- Filer's total
- $234,054
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 1a · First-class or charter travel
- 1a · Travel for companions
- 1a · Personal services (maid, chauffeur, chef)
- 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
- 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
- 3 · Compensation committee
- 3 · Compensation survey or study
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
The filer's explanations (Part III)
- Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel
- When air travel is required, Mrs. Tada flies first-class. As a quadriplegic, she is physically unable to fly coach. This is not included in taxable compensation.
- Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions
- Mrs. Tada is not able to travel for business without a companion. Therefore travel expenses for those companions are treated as business expenses paid by the organization when Mrs. Tada travels for Joni and Friends business purposes. This is not included in Mrs. Tada's taxable compensation.
- Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services
- Joni and Friends includes positions for staff who provide personal services to Joni Eareckson Tada including driving, attending personal needs, and other errands as needed as part of their job descriptions. These services are provided during normal work week periods. These services are part of the normal tasks and duties of the staff members and are not compensated outside of each staff member's Joni and Friends wages. These services are not included in Joni Eareckson Tada's taxable compensation.
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
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Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries
$128,888
Joni's House
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$124,000
Host 4 events for US servicemen wounded as a result of service
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ZDL Holdings LLC
$36,685
Ministry Support
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Reconcile Church Los Angeles Inc
$16,800
Ministry Support
Related organizations on this return
Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
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501(c)(3) · Support Joni and Friends · CA · controlled entity
Directly controlled by Joni and Friends
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 28 August 2024
- IRS schema version
- 2023v5.1
- Source object
- 202422419349300542
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