Big Joy Foundation
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-2389539 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,500 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BIG JOY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 839 ROSSUM DRIVE, Loveland CO 80537 |
| INFO@BIGJOYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | PLEASE SEE WWW.BIGJOYFOUNDATION.ORG TO COMPLETE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | FEB 1, MAY 1, AUG 1, NOV 1 |
| Restrictions | APPLICANT MUST BE A U.S. 501(C)(3) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Film Society | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Servenow | Colorado Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $90,725 |
| Servlife International Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $56,450 |
| Ndoto | Dallas, TX | classroom building fund at Ndoto Academy in Kisumu, Kenya | $50,000 |
| Ndoto | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| River's Promise | Frederick, CO | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| International Deaf Education Association | Billings, MT | General & Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| Big D Vision Orphans | Grand Prairie, TX | General & Unrestricted | $39,000 |
| Servenow | Colorado Springs, CO | The High 5 Youth Development Training Center | $32,276 |
| Mosaic International Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $29,500 |
| Step International Inc | Bellville, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Servenow | Colorado Springs, CO | Lighthouse Center for Children in Balkhu Slum, Kathmandu, Nepal | $19,500 |
| Kidz at Heart International | Mesa, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Kims Open Door Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Edify | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $622,451 | 15 |
| 2024 | $377,706 | 9 |
| 2023 | $326,320 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641699349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2389539
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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