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Private foundation · EIN 36-4410533

Joy Foundation

Aspen, CO

Joy Foundation is a private foundation based in Aspen, CO. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $674K in grants and contributions paid across 18 grants, with $8.11M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Inernational Rescue Committee, American Academy in Berlin and Mayo Clinic.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Inernational Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral Support$257,200
American Academy in BerlinNew York, NYGeneral Support$150,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral Support$100,000
Aspen InstituteWashington, DCGeneral Support$75,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilHagerstown, MDGeneral Support$22,100
Chabad Jewish Community Center AspenAspen, COGeneral Support$16,000
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CAGeneral Support$10,400
OceanaWashington, DCGeneral Support$10,200
FairvoteSilver Spring, MDGeneral Support$5,000
Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Sixth & I SynagogueWashington, DCGeneral Support$5,000
Milton AcademyMilton, MAGeneral Support$4,300
School Year AbroadNorth Andover, MAGeneral Support$4,000
Merit School of MusicChicago, ILGeneral Support$3,000
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,800
Sea ShepardAlexandra, VAGeneral Support$2,500
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral Support$1,000
American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Support$500

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Joy Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Joy Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Joy Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $674,000 in grants and contributions paid (18 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Joy Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Inernational Rescue Committee (NY), $257K, American Academy in Berlin (NY), $150K, Mayo Clinic (MN), $100K, Aspen Institute (DC), $75K and Natural Resources Defense Council (MD), $22.1K.