š Go Find Some Joy Foundation Transparency Page
š Our Mission
At Go Find Some Joy, our mission is to bring hope, encouragement, and practical support to individuals and families affected by ALS and other life-changing challenges.
We believe that even in the hardest seasons, there is always joy to be found ā and we exist to help people discover it.
šŖŖ Our Nonprofit Status
Go Find Some Joy Foundation is officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service.
This means that all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
IRS Determination Letter: Approved on September 4, 2025
EIN (Employer Identification Number): 39-3635649
Public Charity Classification: 509(a)(2)
Effective Date of Exemption: August 6, 2025
š Legal Registration
State Type Status Date
North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Active Formed 08/06/2025
California Registered Foreign Nonprofit Active Filed 10/22/2025
Registered Agent: Darin Tamura Nakakihara
Principal Office: 25401 Hugo Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
šø Donation Transparency
We believe in radical transparency ā every dollar you give helps bring light to those navigating darkness.
Funds are used to support:
ALS awareness and education initiatives
Direct assistance for families facing terminal illness
Creative content and community outreach programs
Events that inspire joy and connection
We commit to:
Publishing an annual impact report
Filing IRS Form 990-N publicly each year
Disclosing how funds are allocated to programs, operations, and outreach
š° Ways to Give
You can support Go Find Some Joy through:
Online donations at www.gofindsomejoy.com
All contributions are tax-deductible. Please retain your donation receipt for your records.
š¤ Board of Directors
Name Role
Darin Nakakihara Founder & President
Denise Nakakihara Vice President
Kendall Nakakihara Secretary/Treasurer
š¬ Contact Us
For questions about our nonprofit status, donations, or partnerships:
Email: dnakakihara@gofindsomejoy.com
Mailing Address: 25401 Hugo Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677