Joel Fund
The Joel Fund's mission is to reconnect veterans to life at home. We use the power of community to engage, educate, and encourage veterans and their families.
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Operation art is a program to bring art classes to the veterans in the community. Operation art is a way to share experiences and tell a story without speaking. It helps the veteran who is transitioning from the military to civilian life to communicate. It serves countless veterans in and around the community veterans direct assistance provides financial assistance to veterans in need of housing, education, food, transportation and other necessities. Veteran resources connection is a program to inform veterans about and connect them to local, state and federal resources. It brings awareness and provides support to veterans in need.
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Mission
The Joel Fund's mission is to reconnect veterans to life at home. We use the power of community to engage, educate, and encourage veterans and their families.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Joel Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJoel Fund is a registered human services nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 475179326. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $619K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Joel Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475179326. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Joel Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Joel Fund is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Joel Fund has $619K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Joel Fund is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $619K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Joel Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Joel Fund holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Operation art is a program to bring art classes to the veterans in the community. Operation art is a way to share experiences and tell a story without speaking. It helps the veteran who is transitioning from the military to civilian life to communicate. It serves countless veterans in and around the community veterans direct assistance provides financial assistance to veterans in need of housing, education, food, transportation and other necessities. Veteran resources connection is a program to inform veterans about and connect them to local, state and federal resources. It brings awareness and provides support to veterans in need. Joel Fund is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $619K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Joel Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Joel Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475179326, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JOEL FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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IN HONOR OF MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH, HAVERTYS FURNITURE AND TEMPUR-PEDIC PARTNER TO SUPPORT THE JOEL FUND - PR Newswire
Jim Joel Fund to support Early Childhood Development Sector – South Africa - fundsforNGOs
Jim Joel Fund for Early Childhood Development (South Africa) - fundsforNGOs
Jim Joel Fund supporting Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector in South Africa - fundsforNGOs
South Africa: Jim Joel Fund to Support Early Childhood Development - fundsforNGOs
The Jim Joel Fund to Support Early Childhood Development in South Africa - fundsforNGOs
Applications Open for the Jim Joel Fund Program – South Africa - fundsforNGOs
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Joel Fund
- What is Joel Fund?
- Joel Fund is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Raleigh, United States. Operation art is a program to bring art classes to the veterans in the community. Operation art is a way to share experiences and tell a story without speaking. It helps the veteran who is transitioning from the military to civilian life to communicate. It serves countless veterans in and around the community veterans direct assistance provides financial assistance to veterans in need of housing, education, food, transportation and other necessities. Veteran resources connection is a program to inform veterans about and connect them to local, state and federal resources. It brings awareness and provides support to veterans in need.
- When was Joel Fund founded?
- Joel Fund was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Joel Fund?
- Brooke Dickhart serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Joel Fund located?
- Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, United States.
- What is Joel Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Joel Fund trustworthy?
- Joel Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Joel Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 475179326.
- What is Joel Fund's website?
- http://www.thejoelfund.org