Grants paid in 2024
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inernational Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY | General support | $257K |
| American Academy in BerlinNew York, NY | General support | $150K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | General support | $100K |
| Aspen InstituteWashington, DC | General support | $75K |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilHagerstown, MD | General support | $22K |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center AspenAspen, CO | General support | $16K |
| Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA | General support | $10K |
| OceanaWashington, DC | General support | $10K |
| FairvoteSilver Spring, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sixth & I SynagogueWashington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Milton AcademyMilton, MA | General support | $4,300 |
| School Year AbroadNorth Andover, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| Merit School of MusicChicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Human Rights WatchNew York, NY | General support | $2,800 |
| Sea ShepardAlexandra, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Feeding AmericaChicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup FoundationNew York, NY | General support | $500 |
By state: New York 4 · Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Maryland 2 · Colorado 1 · California 2
About this foundation
Joy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aspen, Colorado, administered in care of Lcw Group, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Joy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Joy Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $674K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Joy Foundation give?
New York (4 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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