Joshua Project Initiative Inc
Joshua Project's mission is to maintain a comprehensive list of the world's people groups, including their languages, locations, religious affiliations, and other data, to educate Christian churches and …
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Joshua Project is a research initiative seeking to identify the ethnic people groups of the world with the fewest followers of Jesus. Join us in reaching the unreached.
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Mission
Joshua Project's mission is to maintain a comprehensive list of the world's people groups, including their languages, locations, religious affiliations, and other data, to educate Christian churches and organizations and to help them plan and prioritize their charitable and humanitarian activities.
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Joshua Project Initiative Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJoshua Project Initiative Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2024. Its EIN is 934407194. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Joshua Project Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 934407194. 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.
Joshua Project Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Joshua Project Initiative Inc is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Based on official tax filings, Joshua Project Initiative Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Joshua Project Initiative Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Joshua Project Initiative Inc. 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, Joshua Project Initiative Inc 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Joshua Project is a research initiative seeking to identify the ethnic people groups of the world with the fewest followers of Jesus. Join us in reaching the unreached. Joshua Project Initiative Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Joshua Project Initiative Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Joshua Project Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 934407194, 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
1 year 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.
JOSHUA PROJECT INITIATIVE INC 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 1 officer on file
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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 · 2024
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Joshua Project Initiative Inc
- What is Joshua Project Initiative Inc?
- Joshua Project Initiative Inc is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Houston, United States. Joshua Project is a research initiative seeking to identify the ethnic people groups of the world with the fewest followers of Jesus. Join us in reaching the unreached.
- When was Joshua Project Initiative Inc founded?
- Joshua Project Initiative Inc was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Joshua Project Initiative Inc?
- Chris Clayman serves as President.
- Where is Joshua Project Initiative Inc located?
- Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
- What is Joshua Project Initiative Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Joshua Project Initiative Inc trustworthy?
- Joshua Project Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Joshua Project Initiative Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 934407194.
- What is Joshua Project Initiative Inc's website?
- http://joshuaproject.net