Private foundation · EIN 93-4603637 · Charleston, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joy Unspeakable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $100K. 67% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$2.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in SC
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$464M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Justice MissionArlington, VAProtect people in poverty from violence.$2.0M
Coastal Community FoundationNorth Charleston, SCGeneral Grant to support community initiatives.$100K
Windwood Family ServicesAwendaw, SCSupport intervention programs for at risk youth.$25K

By state: Virginia 1 · South Carolina 2

About this foundation

Joy Unspeakable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charleston, South Carolina, administered in care of C/O Shumaker, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Joy Unspeakable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Unspeakable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 3 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Joy Unspeakable Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), South Carolina (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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