Joy Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 45-4083499 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$165K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
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
27% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Rtd Foundation | Red Oak, TX | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Atlanta, GA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Turtle Wing Foundation | Schulenburg, TX | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Bob Tallman's Children's Charities | Houston, TX | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | Houston, TX | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Lone Oak Gives | Houston, TX | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Tampa, FL | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish | Dallas, TX | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Ksbj | Humble, TX | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $194,629 | 2 |
| 2023 | $83,350 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611759349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4083499
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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