Grants paid in 2025
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DC | To protect the rights and institutions that make our nation's democracy strong by working through the legal system andadministrative proces… | $23K |
| Boulder Food RescueBoulder, CO | Food redistribution - rescue food that would otherwise go to waste and distribute it to low-income communities across boulder | $20K |
| Partnership With Native AmericansAddison, TX | Food and water to support the long-term solutions for strong, self-sufficient native american communities | $20K |
| Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC | To prevent our democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. we do this by working to strengthen the checks and ba… | $20K |
| Ouray Food PantryRidgway, CO | To provide ongoing food support to individuals and families in ouray county who are struggling with difficult life circumstances | $13K |
| Maine NeedsPortland, ME | We strive to help individuals and families in maine meet their basic, material needs by providing donated clothing, hygiene products, house… | $12K |
| Camfed USA FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Catalyze the power of the most vulnerable girls and young women to create the future they imagine for themselves, for their communities, an… | $7,500 |
| Give Directly IncNew York, NY | To reduce poverty by providing financial assistance directly to those in need | $7,500 |
| Community Partners for the Civics CenterLos Angeles, CA | Civics center is a voter registration group focused on high school students. the organization encourages state and localgovernments, as wel… | $5,000 |
| Freedom of the Press FoundationBrooklyn, NY | Mission is to protect, defend, and empower public-interest journalism in the 21st century | $5,000 |
| Sister Carmen Community Center IncLafayette, CO | Provide assistance to residents of east boulder county who are in need, without discrimination | $5,000 |
| The Trust for Land Restoration IncRidgway, CO | The mission is to conserve and protect significant scenic sites and historic landscapes in the san juan mountains of sw colorado, specializ… | $2,500 |
By state: District of Columbia 2 · Colorado 4 · Texas 1 · California 2 · New York 2 · Maine 1
About this foundation
Joy Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Boulder, Colorado, administered in care of Carrie Henry, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Joy Fund 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 Joy Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $140K across 12 grants, a median of $9,750.
Where does Joy Fund give?
District of Columbia (2 grants), Colorado (4 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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