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Joy Fund is a private trust based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Carrie Henry. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2021 to $1.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Joy Fund has made 18 grants totaling $223K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $50K in 2021 to $73K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $100K distributed across 9 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $46K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Massachusetts, California, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Joy Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MA, CA.
Joy Fund has distributed a total of $223K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $46K.
Joy Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joy Fund is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy J Divine | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$89K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$73K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$21K
Distribution Amount
$86K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$223K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Serving Boulder CountyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boulder, CO | $46K | 2023 |
| Ceres IncFOOD & WATER | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tides Foundationmovement Voter ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Moab Valley Multicultural CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Moab, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| As You SowGENERAL OPERATIONS | Berkeley, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ecdysis FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Estelline, SD | $15K | 2022 |
| Global Greengrants Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Savory Institute Org IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Land InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Salina, KS | $8K | 2022 |
| Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Moab, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Venture Out Project IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Northampton, MA | $3K | 2022 |