Joy Thomas Foundation
The organization's mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The organization attempts to do so by providing mentoring, training and partial …
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Our core mission is to inspire STEM students and young professionals across the globe to excel and realize their full potential. The Foundation was created in 2020 to honor the life and legacy of Joy Thomas, an Indian-American STEM genius. As a world-renowned researcher at Stanford University, IBM, and across multiple Silicon Valley Tech startups as a Founder and Entrepreneur, Joy made seminal contributions in the field of Information Theory, data analytics, and large-scale data mining. He was passionate about enabling and encouraging young minds in STEM-related disciplines. Joy was an alumnus of IIT, Madras and St. Joseph’s, Bangalore, India
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Mission
The organization's mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The organization attempts to do so by providing mentoring, training and partial financing to disadvantaged college and high school students. Additionally, the organization intends to keep alive the legacy of Joy Thomas through awards for research conducted in the field of Information Theory.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Joy Thomas Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJoy Thomas Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Los Altos Hills, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 854238139. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Joy Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 854238139. 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.
Joy Thomas Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.
Joy Thomas Foundation is located in Los Altos Hills, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Joy Thomas Foundation has $50K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% 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.
Joy Thomas Foundation 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 small organization. It has $50K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Joy Thomas Foundation. 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, Joy Thomas Foundation 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
Our core mission is to inspire STEM students and young professionals across the globe to excel and realize their full potential. The Foundation was created in 2020 to honor the life and legacy of Joy Thomas, an Indian-American STEM genius. As a world-renowned researcher at Stanford University, IBM, and across multiple Silicon Valley Tech startups as a Founder and Entrepreneur, Joy made seminal contributions in the field of Information Theory, data analytics, and large-scale data mining. He was passionate about enabling and encouraging young minds in STEM-related disciplines. Joy was an alumnus of IIT, Madras and St. Joseph’s, Bangalore, India Joy Thomas Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $50K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Joy Thomas Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Joy Thomas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 854238139, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
JOY THOMAS FOUNDATION 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
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Officers & trustees (4)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 17 officers 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 · 2020
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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 Joy Thomas Foundation
- What is Joy Thomas Foundation?
- Joy Thomas Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Altos Hills, United States. Our core mission is to inspire STEM students and young professionals across the globe to excel and realize their full potential. The Foundation was created in 2020 to honor the life and legacy of Joy Thomas, an Indian-American STEM genius. As a world-renowned researcher at Stanford University, IBM, and across multiple Silicon Valley Tech startups as a Founder and Entrepreneur, Joy made seminal contributions in the field of Information Theory, data analytics, and large-scale data mining. He was passionate about enabling and encouraging young minds in STEM-related disciplines. Joy was an alumnus of IIT, Madras and St. Joseph’s, Bangalore, India
- When was Joy Thomas Foundation founded?
- Joy Thomas Foundation was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Joy Thomas Foundation?
- Yatin Mody serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Joy Thomas Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Los Altos Hills, CA, United States.
- What is Joy Thomas Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Joy Thomas Foundation trustworthy?
- Joy Thomas Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Joy Thomas Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 854238139.
- What is Joy Thomas Foundation's website?
- http://www.joythomasfoundation.org