Private foundation · EIN 41-1797421 · Rochester, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joyce Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $8,150 total, median $500. 60% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$8,150
Median grant
$500
Stays in MN
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
NavigatorsColorado Springs, COGeneral use of charity$5,000
Athletes in ActionXenia, OHGeneral use of charity$2,000
Salvation ArmySt Paul, MNGeneral use of charity$500
Camp KnutsonCrosslake, MNGeneral use of charity$350
Tree House MinistriesSt Louis Park, MNGeneral use of charity$300

By state: Colorado 1 · Ohio 1 · Minnesota 3

About this foundation

Joyce Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rochester, Minnesota, administered in care of Dr Lyle D Joyce, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Joyce Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Joyce Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $8,150 across 5 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Joyce Family Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Minnesota (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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