How to apply
Please see www.bigjoyfoundation.org to complete application. Contact: Big Joy Foundation, 839 Rossum Drive, Loveland, Co, INFO@BIGJOYFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1 Restrictions: Applicant must be a u.s. 501(c)(3)
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Film SocietyDenver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $100K |
| ServenowColorado Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $91K |
| Servlife International IncIndianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $56K |
| NdotoDallas, TX | classroom building fund at Ndoto Academy in Kisumu, Kenya | $50K |
| NdotoDallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $50K |
| River's PromiseFrederick, CO | General & Unrestricted | $50K |
| International Deaf Education AssociationBillings, MT | General & Unrestricted | $42K |
| Big D Vision OrphansGrand Prairie, TX | General & Unrestricted | $39K |
| ServenowColorado Springs, CO | The High 5 Youth Development Training Center | $32K |
| Mosaic International MinistriesColorado Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $30K |
| Step International IncBellville, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| ServenowColorado Springs, CO | Lighthouse Center for Children in Balkhu Slum, Kathmandu, Nepal | $20K |
| Kidz at Heart InternationalMesa, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $16K |
| Kims Open Door IncJacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $13K |
| EdifySan Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
By state: Colorado 6 · Texas 4 · Indiana 1 · Montana 1 · Arizona 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Big Joy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, 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 Big Joy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please see www.bigjoyfoundation.org to complete application. Deadlines: Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1.
How much does Big Joy Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $622K across 15 grants, a median of $39K.
Where does Big Joy Foundation give?
Colorado (6 grants), Texas (4 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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