Dr Joy to the World Inc
Invitation OnlyMelville, New York · EIN 13-4036600 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Montana Food Bank | Missoula, MT | Charitable gift | $8,500 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable gift | $8,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Montana | Helena, MT | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Food Recovery Network | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| International Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Montana Innocense Project- Home After Harm | Missoula, MT | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| National Dv Hotline | Auston, TX | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| NYC Habitat for Humanity Emea | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Plan C | San Francisco, CA | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Raices Texas | San Antonio, TX | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Sancturary for Families | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Arlington, VA | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Tree Center | Garrison, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Tumbleweed Runaway Rprogram | Billings, MT | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Whitefish Theatre Company | Whitefish, MT | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Bronx, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Food Rescue US | Stamford, CT | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | Helena, MT | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| American Humane Society | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Foodbank NYC | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| March of Dimes | Boone, IA | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| NYC Rescue Mission Hope Fo NY | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Nys Cadv | Albany, NY | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | Austin, TX | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Red Ants Pants Foundation Girls Leadership Program | White Sulphur Springs, MT | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All- Naral | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Spay Montana | Helena, MT | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| The Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Women in Distress | Nmargate, FL | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Airlink Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Anchorage, AK | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Alaska Wilderness | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Angelas Piazza | Billings, MT | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Climate Forestsorg | Portland, OR | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Custer Network Against Domestic Abuse | Miles City, MT | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Dogwood Alliance | Ashville, NC | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Freedom From Religion | Madison, WI | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Ludia's House of Hope | Somersworth, NH | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Orca Conservatory | Seattle, WA | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Pollinator Partnership | San Francisco, CA | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Unloop | Seattle, WA | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Foodcycle LA | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development | Crow Agency, MT | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Everett, WA | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Detroit | Oak Park, MI | Charitable gift | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,000 | 80 |
| 2024 | $472,000 | 80 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4036600
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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