Transparency
Our Commitment to Stewardship
At Foundation for Joy, transparency is an essential part of how we build trust: with our donors, our partners, the children and communities we support, and one another.
We believe every contribution carries both generosity and intention. Our responsibility is to honor that intention through thoughtful financial stewardship, clear accountability, strong governance, and open communication about how resources are managed and directed.
How Funds Flow
From donors to children's homes, every gift follows a clear path with oversight at each step.
Donors
Individuals, families, foundations, corporate supporters
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Donations
Foundation for Joy
Receives donations, stewardship, oversight
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Grant and program funding
Choice Humanitarian Nepal
Local partner in Nepal. Channels funds, monitors implementation
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Support to partner homes
Children's Homes
Food, education, uniforms, supplies, care
Where your gift lands
Our Catalysts for Joy are a dedicated group of donors who help cover the Foundation’s administrative and operating expenses, allowing nearly 100% of all other contributions to more directly benefit the children we support in Nepal.
Transparency in Practice
Transparency means more to us than publishing numbers. It means creating systems and a culture in which questions are welcomed, decisions can be understood, and resources can be traced from generosity to impact.
As Foundation for Joy grows, we are committed to sharing meaningful information about our finances, governance, partnerships, and impact. This may include financial reports, nonprofit filings, organizational policies, program updates, and other materials that help our community understand how we operate and the impact we are making.
We believe trust is strengthened when people can see not only what an organization accomplishes, but how it carries out its work.
Transparency Resources
Form 990 Filings
Annual IRS returns for Foundation for Joy, 2020 to 2025.
IRS Letter of Determination
Confirms our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
For donor records and giving platforms.
85-0655567
Conflict of Interest Policy
How the board identifies and manages conflicts.
Financial Care & Honoring Donor Intent
When someone chooses to give to the Foundation for Joy, we recognize that their gift reflects trust in both our mission and our stewardship.
We approach every donation with care and responsibility. Funds entrusted to Foundation for Joy are managed with appropriate financial controls, documentation, review, and oversight so that resources are used responsibly and in alignment with our charitable mission.
Our goal is not simply to move funding from one place to another, but to steward resources thoughtfully, balancing immediate needs, long-term sustainability, and the greatest possible benefit for the children in Nepal.
To do that well on the ground, we partner with Choice Humanitarian Nepal, our trusted local partner. They ensure compliance with the Nepali government and oversee implementation at every home where funds are directed.
We are committed to honoring donor intent and using restricted contributions for the purposes for which they were given. We also seek to communicate clearly with donors about how their support is being used and how it contributes to our broader mission.
Board Oversight & Accountability
Foundation for Joy is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for oversight of the organization's mission, finances, policies, and strategic direction.
The Board works with the organizational team to review financial activity, strengthen internal controls, manage potential conflicts of interest, and ensure that significant decisions are made with appropriate accountability and care.
Choice Humanitarian Nepal
Foundation for Joy partners with Choice Humanitarian Nepal, a trusted local organization that helps direct funding, coordinate with the children’s homes, and monitor how support is implemented. This partnership combines Foundation for Joy’s financial stewardship and oversight with Choice Humanitarian Nepal’s local relationships, knowledge, and on-the-ground accountability. Together, we provide donors and partners with confidence that every dollar designated for the children’s homes is carefully stewarded and directed toward the children’s care, nourishment, education, shelter, and future opportunities.
Questions are always welcome
If you'd like to know more about our finances, governance, or partnerships, reach out. We're glad to walk you through how we operate.