Private foundation · EIN 54-6434546 · Surry, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@ruth Harris Joyce 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $6,431 total, median $3,215. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
2
$6,431
Median grant
$3,215
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Animal Aid SocietyHampton, VAAnimal shelter$3,216
Kerr's Creek Baptist ChurchLexington, VASupport worship activities$3,215

About this foundation

The@ruth Harris Joyce Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Surry, Virginia, administered in care of Rhea Harris, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 The@ruth Harris Joyce Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 The@ruth Harris Joyce Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $6,431 across 2 grants, a median of $3,215.

Where does The@ruth Harris Joyce Foundation give?

Virginia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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