Joy in Blue Foundation
Invitation OnlyLitchfield Park, Arizona · EIN 83-0528682 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$29.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Next generation global engagement scholarship fund (umf fund #22981) | $160,000 |
| Boston College Trustees | Chestnut Hill, MA | Drinan family fund in support of public interest law | $100,000 |
| National Science and Technology Medals Foundation | Washington, DC | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Operating support | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Operating support | $55,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Solid Ground | White Bear Lake, MN | Operating support | $41,000 |
| Women's Advocates | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Helping Paws Inc | Hopkins, MN | Operating support | $35,000 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $35,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $35,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Boynton paws (umf fund #21206) | $35,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $32,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Crossroads Fund | Chicago, IL | Operating support | $30,000 |
| For the Good | Glenwood Springs, CO | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Great River Greening | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $30,000 |
| International Institute of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $30,000 |
| The History Theatre Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Next generation global discovery scholarship fund (umf fund #22982) | $24,000 |
| Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Inc | Annapolis, MD | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Books for Keeps Inc | Athens, GA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Historic Annapolis Inc | Annapolis, MD | Operating support | $20,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Jill crim memorial fund (ugaf fund #7176599) | $20,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $20,000 |
| The Bernie House Inc | Annapolis, MD | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating Inc | Annapolis, MD | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Edison high school - ib french language teaching resources | $3,000 |
| Association of Small Foundations | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,650 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College Trustees | Chestnut Hill, MA | Drinan family fund in support of public interest law | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $73,000 |
| National Science and Technology Medals Foundation | Washington, DC | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Solid Ground | White Bear Lake, MN | Operating support | $41,000 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $35,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $35,000 |
| International Institute of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $30,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Boynton paws (umf fund #21206) | $30,000 |
| The History Theatre Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,171,650 | 39 |
| 2024 | $1,011,500 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,061,999 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612109349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0528682
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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