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You should know that your donations are being used effectively. You can view all of our information on our financials here.

An important mission like ours takes intentional planning and financial support to accomplish. Most of our staff are currently employed through grant funded positions. Other grants we receive offer restricted funds for very specific needs. Our operational costs (the costs of doing business) is approximately $65,000 which is predominately not included in grants. We cover these expenses through fundraising, sponsorships and our sustainer program.

Where does our money come from?


Grant Funding


Fundraising, Donations + Events

Grant Funding

A grant is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy. Grant applications take many hours and lots of works! Wanda Joyce is grateful to have received several grants to help us work in Franklin County.

Some things to know…

Grant applications take many hours to complete. After grants are awarded, time is spent weekly to monitor and manage finances and outcomes.

Grants do not last forever. Grant money has an expiration date. An organization must constantly seek out and apply for grant funds.

  • Federal grants are paid on a reimbursement schedule. In order to receive grant funding, an organization much have money in the bank to cover expenses up front. 

  • When organizations receive a federal grant, they have to pay taxes, auditing and other admin expenses.

  • At Wanda Joyce, employees that accept a grant funded position do so knowing it is not a guaranteed position and it does not offer benefits.

  • At Wanda Joyce, all personnel costs include salary, employer taxes, unemployment insurance and accounting services. At this time, we are unable to offer benefits or insurance to our employees. 

2023 + 2024

Funds events and program supplies that benefit our mission.

2023: $15,000

2024: $15,000

2024

Fatherhood Grant that funds re-entry group and program supplies. $10,000

2022-2024

Annual grant that funds one youth advocate position.

In 2024, an additional $8,000 was awarded for Boys and Girls Club of Frankfort.

2022: $6,000

2023: $3,000

2024: $14,000

2023

Funds Parent Cafe programs. $3,950

October 2023

Funds two part time program coordinators for middle and high school outreach. 

2024

Funds one full time Prevention Specialist and program supplies for work with youth actively using opioids. $90,472.50

October 2022

Funded first four full time staff and two contract positions. This grant provides financial backing for jail program and our Amachi program. Awarded annually for three years for a total amount of $739,239.

October 2023

Funded one full time staffing position, one part time data analyst (requirement of grant to monitor Franklin County youth survey data and outcomes of the grant) and a quarter of our Executive Director position. 

2021-2025

Assists in funding KRUSH groups inside schools. 

21-22: $3,500

22-23: $3,000

23-24: $3,000

24-25: $3,000

2023

Nominated by Sturm Insurance. $10,000

2024

Funded KRUSH Collaboration with Yes Arts and Frankfort Police Department. $35,000

local support

Wanda Joyce thanks our local supporters! We wouldn't be here without you.

Major Gifts ($5,000 or More)

  • 2024 | Dick and Janice Ernst
  • 2024 | Bryan Metcalf
  • 2023 | Bryan Metcalf (In Stock)
  • 2023 | Lois and Melanie Ratliff (In Stock)
  • 2023 | Michael L Hawkins Associates PLLC
  • 2023 | WellCare
  • 2022 | Central Bank

  • 2022 | Justice Action Network

  • 2022 | Margaret O’Donnell

  • 2022 | Michael L Hawkins Associates PLLC

  • 2022 | Multiply Church
  • 2021 | Bryan Metcalf (In Stock)

  • 2021 | Margaret O’Donnell
  • 2021 |
    Michael L Hawkins Associates PLLC

  • 2020 | Michael L Hawkins Associates PLLC

  • 2019 | Michael L Hawkins Associates PLLC
  • Sustainers

    Sustainers make an impact by donating monthly or annually to our general fund.

    Nancy Atcher
    Marcey Broderson
    David Buchanan
    Kimberly Bynes
    Dwayne Carr
    Dr. Bradley and Melinda Chase
    Jim and Julie Clouse
    Kay Combs
    Craig Congleton
    Paul and Christie Edwards
    Rebekah Gibbs
    Joe Graviss
    Brelinda Hall
    Scott and Mary Pat Hankla
    Tommy Haynes and Lisa Tevis
    Troy and Shelley Hearn
    Hannah Helm
    Jean Henry
    Eric Horstmeyer
    Todd and Cindy Horstmeyer
    Charlie Kendell
    Arba Kenner
    John and Helen Morrow
    Meagan Morrow
    Michael and Andrea Mueller
    Margaret O’Donnell
    OJ and Jamie Oleka
    Rebecca Redding
    Wil and Sarah Rhodes
    Jonathan Scott
    Bill and Kay Scott
    Shauna Smith
    Megale and Dr. La’Quida Smith
    Daniel and Amy Snow
    Loren Sommerfield
    Melody Stephenson
    David and Jana Sturm
    Scott Tracy
    Leesa Unger
    Marka Woodruff

    We’re committed to the long term health and viability of our organization and that includes strategic and financial planning and constant monitoring of our core values and goals.

    990 Forms

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