Joy Foundation
Invitation OnlyAspen, Colorado · EIN 36-4410533 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$674K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $22,100.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
94% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inernational Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General support | $257,200 |
| American Academy in Berlin | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General support | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $22,100 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center Aspen | Aspen, CO | General support | $16,000 |
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | General support | $10,400 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | General support | $10,200 |
| Fairvote | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sixth & I Synagogue | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Milton Academy | Milton, MA | General support | $4,300 |
| School Year Abroad | North Andover, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | General support | $2,800 |
| Sea Shepard | Alexandra, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $674,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $552,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4410533
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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