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)
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
990 Forms
Form 990 is the IRS' primary tool for gathering information about tax-exempt organizations, educating organizations about tax law requirements and promoting compliance.
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