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Private foundation · EIN 87-2389539

Big Joy Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Big Joy Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $622K in grants and contributions paid across 15 grants, with $7.81M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Denver Film Society, Servenow and Servlife International Inc.

How to request funding

Contact
Big Joy Foundation
Address
839 ROSSUM DRIVE, Loveland, CO, 80537
Form and materials
Please see www.bigjoyfoundation.org to complete application.
Deadlines
Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1
Restrictions
Applicant must be a u.s. 501(c)(3)

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Denver Film SocietyDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$100,000
ServenowColorado Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$90,725
Servlife International IncIndianapolis, INGeneral & Unrestricted$56,450
NdotoDallas, TXclassroom building fund at Ndoto Academy in Kisumu, Kenya$50,000
NdotoDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000
River's PromiseFrederick, COGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000
International Deaf Education AssociationBillings, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$42,000
Big D Vision OrphansGrand Prairie, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$39,000
ServenowColorado Springs, COThe High 5 Youth Development Training Center$32,276
Mosaic International MinistriesColorado Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$29,500
Step International IncBellville, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000
ServenowColorado Springs, COLighthouse Center for Children in Balkhu Slum, Kathmandu, Nepal$19,500
Kidz at Heart InternationalMesa, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$15,500
Kims Open Door IncJacksonville, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$12,500
EdifySan Diego, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Big Joy Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Please see www.bigjoyfoundation.org to complete application.. Deadlines: Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1. Restrictions: Applicant must be a u.s. 501(c)(3). Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Big Joy Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $622,451 in grants and contributions paid (15 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Big Joy Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Denver Film Society (CO), $100K, Servenow (CO), $90.7K, Servlife International Inc (IN), $56.5K, Ndoto (TX), $50K and Ndoto (TX), $50K.