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Also known as: C/O LEAH JOY ZELL
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Joy Foundation is a private corporation based in ASPEN, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Lcw Group. It holds total assets of $8.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.8M in 2011 to $8.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Joy Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $544K in 2021 to $1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $250K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Joy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, DC, NY.
Joy Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 63 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $250K.
Joy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joy Foundation is headquartered in ASPEN, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Joy Zell | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jenny Wanger | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elise Wanger Zell | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Inernational Rescue CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | Alberta Lea, MN | $200K | 2022 |
| Better Angels SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $125K | 2022 |
| American Academy In BerlinGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Aspen InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Social And Environmental EntrepreneursGENERAL SUPPORT | Calabasas, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $9K | 2022 |
| Council On Foreign RelationsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Chicago Historial SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center AspenGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Pitzer CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Claremont, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| School Year AbroadGENERAL SUPPORT | North Andover, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Camp For All KidsGENERAL SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $3K | 2022 |
| Merit School Of MusicGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| OceanaGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Sea ShepardGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandra, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Milton AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Milton, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Hias ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Human Rights WatchGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Jewish Women InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| American Associates Of The National TheatreGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $940 | 2022 |