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Joy Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $661K. Annual income is reported at $390K. 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 Tennessee and Alabama. According to available records, Joy Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $406K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $10K in 2021 to $62K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $236K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Alabama and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 5 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 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, AL, MI.
Joy Foundation has distributed a total of $406K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Joy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joy Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Nichol | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roy C Flowers | SECRETARY-TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Pittman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$661K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$661K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$406K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Fellowship MinistriesTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Mt Juliet, TN | $25K | 2024 |
| Angel Heart FarmTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | College Grove, TN | $25K | 2024 |
| Middle Tennessee Council Boys Scouts Of AmericaTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2024 |
| Center For Living And LearningTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Franklin, TN | $1K | 2024 |
| Women'S Resource CenterTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Traverse City, MI | $500 | 2024 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Brentwood, TN | $500 | 2024 |
| Pure Word Deliverance House Of PrayerTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Eight Mile, AL | $39K | 2023 |
| Manderley Christian CampTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Pikeville, TN | $23K | 2023 |
| Fountain Of Life MinistriesTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Ruby L Eldridge FoundationTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Eight Mile, AL | $50K | 2022 |
| Senior Citizens Awareness Network Of Wilson County IncTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lebanon, TN | $15K | 2022 |
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