The Joy Box Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 20-2338308 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River Chaplains Association | Rockford, IL | Chaplain services for 1st respondersvictims | $20,000 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | Rockford, IL | Providing biblical-based education | $5,000 |
| Alaska Christian College | Soldotna, AK | Christian college education | $2,500 |
| Willow Womens Center | Beloit, WI | Provides counseling to pregnant women | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($20,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,250 | 9 |
| 2024 | $59,950 | 19 |
| 2023 | $59,217 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601069349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2338308
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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