Private foundation · EIN 88-2050542 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joia 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, $58K total, median $10K. 20% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$58K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Teton AdaptiveTeton Village, WYGeneral purposes$20K
North Channel Community Rowing (nccr)Evanston, ILGeneral purposes$20K
Valley Adaptive SportsDriggs, IDGeneral purposes$10K
Food Share - Ventura CountyOxnard, CAGeneral purposes$5,000
Alliance for So Cal InnovationPasadena, CAGeneral purposes$3,000

By state: Wyoming 1 · Illinois 1 · Idaho 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Joia Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joia 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 Joia Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $58K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joia Foundation give?

Wyoming (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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