irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $326KIN 2024, THE JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION REIMAGINED THE HEAL THE HEALERS PROGRAM. NOW THE HEAL THE HEALERS FUND GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PROFESSIONALS WORKING DIRECTLY WITH SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ABUSE WHO ARE GRAPPLING WITH THE EFFECTS OF SECONDARY TRAUMA. THE GRANT SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDED THE EXPERTS FROM JOYFUL HEART'S NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION WHO ASSISTED IN REVIEWING APPLICATIONS. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR OF GRANTMAKING, JOYFUL HEART DISTRIBUTED 28 GRANTS THAT PROVIDED FRONTLINE STAFF WORKING WITH SURVIVORS OF ABUSE WITH RESOURCES AIMED AT ADDRESSING THEIR SECONDARY TRAUMA SUCH AS: EQUINE THERAPY, TEAM BUILDING EXERCISES, WORKPLACE IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE PRACTICES AND EQUIPMENT.
- #2 $259KIN 2024, JOYFUL HEART LAUNCHED AND REVISED AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE JOYFUL HEART VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB, THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION, AND THE JOYFUL HEART COMMITTEES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, JOYFUL HEART OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER IN CONVERSATIONS THAT CHANNEL HOPE AND A DRIVE FOR CHANGE INTO ACTION AND TRANSFORMATION. STAFF ORGANIZED AND FACILITATED THREE VIRTUAL BOOK CLUBS, THREE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION MEETINGS INCLUDING ONE IN PERSON AND 12 COMMITTEE MEETINGS INCLUDING ONE IN-PERSON EVENT AT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY COMMITTEE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
End The Backlog
Advocacy campaign focused on identifying untested rape kits nationwide, promoting laws and policies to improve criminal justice responses to sexual violence, and supporting jurisdictions in implementing survivor-centered reforms.
Heal the Healers Grant Program
Provides micro-grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofit and governmental organizations to support frontline professionals grappling with secondary trauma from working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Funds are used for self-care training, small capital improvements, and team-building activities.
Image-based Abuse Initiative
A survivor-centered policy and advocacy initiative addressing nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, synthetic intimate images (deepfakes), sextortion, cyberflashing, and video voyeurism. The program works with survivors, policymakers, and law enforcement to advance legal reforms and public awareness.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocacy for trauma-informed victim compensation and legislative reformAdvocates for barrier-free, trauma-informed access to victim compensation and compliance with the Fairness for Rape Kit Backlog Survivors Act to ensure national funding by 2025. Hosts policy webinar series to provide expert insight on transformative policy work and reshape the legislative landscape.
- Advocacy to end the rape kit backlog and reform criminal justice responseLeads the End The Backlog campaign to identify untested rape kits nationwide, advocate for policy reforms, and support systemic changes to improve criminal justice responses to sexual violence. Has contributed to policy reforms resulting in 145.6 million people living in states with full rape kit backlog reform.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building for practitioners through peer learning and grantee cohortsSupports peer learning and skill-building among practitioners through virtual networking and training opportunities as part of the Heal the Healers Grantee Learning Cohorts. Engages the National Council on Leadership and Innovation in reviewing grant applications and advancing dialogue on healing and transformation.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Direct support services for survivor healing and community buildingProvides online support groups for men recovering from trauma, produces a podcast featuring survivor stories, and offers a 5-minute guided meditation to promote mental calm. Hosts virtual book clubs and facilitates committee meetings to foster dialogue on healing, resilience, and justice.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Funding programs for frontline professionals addressing secondary traumaFunds nonprofit and governmental organizations that support frontline professionals working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to address secondary trauma through grants for equine therapy, team building, workplace improvements, and supportive practices. Awards micro grants of up to $5,000 annually for training, small capital projects, or organizational activities related to staff self-care.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocacy and policy reform on image-based abuseManages the Image-Based Abuse Initiative to raise awareness, change laws and policies at state and federal levels, and advocate for survivor rights and resources. Constructs a survivor-centered framework modeled on prior rape kit backlog work and collaborates with survivors, policymakers, prosecutors, and victim advocates to develop survivor-centered policy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.68M
Contributions & grants$4.48M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$195K4%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$2.01M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$969K
Grants paid out$131K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.21M
Cash$4.38M
Investments$2.37M
Liabilities$114K
Net assets$8.09M
Liquid reserves40.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +134.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE HEWITT | CFO | 40 | $241K |
| ROBYN MAZUR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $240K |
| ILSE KNECHT | DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY | 40 | $178K |
board members · 22
- AL MILES — BOARD MEMBER
- ALI WENTWORTH — BOARD MEMBER
- AMANDA STEPHENS — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREA MCTAMANEY — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH ARMSTRONG — CHAIR
- CHAUNCEY PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- CYNTHIA ERIVO — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/6/24)
- DEBBIE MILLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH RICE GROSSMAN — TREASURER
- HEATHER MNUCHIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA AMBROSE — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHYRN GALLAGHER — BOARD MEMBER
- KYM WORTHY — VICE CHAIR
- LAURAN BROMLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARISKA HARGITAY — FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
- PAMELA SCHEIN MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/6/24)
- PETER HERMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- POORNA JAGANNATHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBIN RENZI — BOARD MEMBER
- SARABETH REESE — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/6/24)
- SOPHIA SCHRAGER — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM NUNAN — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/6/24)
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- 1 in 6 Partner — Partner organization providing online support groups for men recovering from trauma.
- AccolaAmá Dóó Áłchíní Bíghan, Inc. (ADABI) Partner — Recipient of a Heal the Healers grant to support professionals working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
- Amy Griffin Partner — Member of the Founder’s Circle, serving as an ambassador for Joyful Heart and advocate for survivor-centered healing
- Anne Keating Partner — Member of the Founder’s Circle, serving as an ambassador for Joyful Heart and advocate for survivor-centered healing
- Asian Family Support Services of Austin Partner — Recipient of a Heal the Healers grant to support professionals working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
- Asians Against Domestic Abuse Partner — Recipient of a Heal the Healers grant to support professionals working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
- Barrier Free Living, Inc. Partner — Recipient of a Heal the Healers grant to support professionals working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
- Blackfeet Tribe / Blackfeet Domestic Violence Program Partner — Recipient of a Heal the Healers grant to support professionals working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
- C.A. Goldberg, PLLC Partner — Refers survivors to this law firm for legal representation in cases of online harassment and revenge porn.
- Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Partner — Collaborates by referring survivors to CCRI Helpline for support with nonconsensual pornography, sextortion, and deepfakes.
- Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Partner — Partner organization addressing image-based abuse.
- EndTAB Partner — Collaborates by referring organizations to EndTAB for training to address online abuse.
- EndtheBacklog.org Partner — Collaborative initiative to eliminate rape kit backlogs and prevent future backlogs through policy reform.
- Endthebacklog.org Partner — Collaborative partner in efforts to eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits and prevent future backlogs.
- Fairness for Rape Kit Backlog Survivors Act Partner — Advocates for compliance with this federal act to ensure national funding for victim compensation.
- Heal the Healers Grant Advisory subcommittee Partner — Reviews and makes recommendations for the Heal the Healers Grantmaking Program.
- Heartshop Partner — Member of the Founder’s Circle, serving as an ambassador for Joyful Heart and advocate for survivor-centered healing
- Janet Montag Partner — Member of the Founder’s Circle, serving as an ambassador for Joyful Heart and advocate for survivor-centered healing
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Partner — Connection through founder's role, which inspired the foundation's creation and advocacy work.
- NSVRC Partner — Partner providing access to a directory of local sexual violence organizations.
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Partner — Partner organization providing resources related to child exploitation.
- National Council of Leadership and Innovation Coalition — Coalition of thought leaders from diverse fields convened to share knowledge and tactics to advance the organization's mission.
- National Council of Leadership and Innovation Partner — Collaborates with Joyful Heart Foundation to review grant applications and participate in leadership and innovation meetings.
- Office of the Attorney General Partner — Collaborated with the Office of the Attorney General on statewide efforts to eliminate Nevada’s rape kit backlog.
- Pam Murphy Partner — Member of the Founder’s Circle, serving as an ambassador for Joyful Heart and advocate for survivor-centered healing
- RALIANCE Partner — Partner organization connected to local sexual violence support resources.
- Revenge PornHelpline Partner — Partners by referring survivors to this UK-based service for support with intimate image abuse.
- Stop NCII Partner — Partner organization working to combat non-consensual intimate image sharing.
- Stop NCII Partner — Partners by promoting Stop NCII as a tool for victims to prevent the spread of nonconsensual intimate images.
- Tahirih Justice Center Partner — Partner nonprofit serving immigrant survivors of gender-based violence.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Holistic Healing Integrationmethodology: holistic_healingBy providing multidimensional resources that integrate mind, body, spirit, and community, the organization supports deeper recovery because trauma affects all aspects of a person, and healing must address the whole self within a supportive ecosystem.
- Protecting Bodily and Digital Autonomy as Core to Survivor Dignitymethodology: digital-autonomy-as-survivor-rightBy combating image-based abuse through legal advocacy, public awareness, and policy reform, the organization supports healing because it affirms survivors' control over their bodies and identities, reduces harm from non-consensual exploitation, and shifts cultural norms to center consent and dignity.
- Supporting Caregiver Well-Being to Sustain Survivor-Centered Servicesmethodology: secondary_trauma_support_for_caregiversBy funding healing and resilience programs for frontline providers, the organization mitigates secondary trauma and sustains high-quality survivor support because caregiver well-being is a prerequisite for compassionate, effective, and enduring service delivery.
- Survivor-Centered Healing Frameworkmethodology: survivor-centeredBy centering survivors' autonomy, safety, and healing in all programming, advocacy, and policy reform, the organization produces more effective and sustainable outcomes because this approach reduces re-traumatization, restores agency, and enables survivors to reclaim their lives on their own terms.
- Systemic Forensic Reform to Advance Survivor Justicemethodology: systemic-forensic-reformBy eliminating rape kit backlogs and preventing future accumulation through systemic reform and cross-sector collaboration, the organization enables timely access to justice which supports survivor healing and strengthens public accountability because forensic delays are a barrier to both.