Tears 4 Joy Inc
Invitation OnlyBasking Ridge, New Jersey · EIN 81-4639892 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$193K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$747K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 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
28% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Through Education USA | Gladstone, NJ | Check #1017, 1023, 1027charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | Basking Ridge, NJ | Check #1024, 1025, 1029charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Diocese of Metuchen Bishop Appeal | Metuchen, NJ | 04/14/25Check # 1019charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Inspire | Oklahoma City, OK | 04/24/25Check # 1021charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Brotherhood of Hope | New Brunswick, NJ | 04/17/25Check # 1020charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Marine Reconnaissance Foundation | Ewa Beach, HI | 10/30/25Amexcharitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Regnum Christi | Cumming, GA | 12/31/25Amexcharitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pope John Xxii Highschool | Sparta, NJ | 02/18/25Check # 1018charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bridges of NY | Lynbrook, NY | 06/11/25Check # 1022charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Christian Charity | Mendham, NJ | 11/20/25Check # 1026charitable purposes | $4,400 |
| Sisters of Christian Charity | Mendham, NJ | 09/30/25Amexcharitable purposes | $3,600 |
| Bonnie Brae School | Basking Ridge, NJ | 09/15/25Amexcharitable purposes | $2,700 |
| Hope Through Education USA | Gladstone, NJ | 06/20/25Amexcharitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Koinonia Academy | Plainfield, NJ | 10/21/25Amexcharitable purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,200 | 14 |
| 2024 | $110,277 | 12 |
| 2023 | $79,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610469349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4639892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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