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Joy Foundation

Aspen, Colorado  ·  EIN 364410533  ·  Private foundation

Joy Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $821K in annual giving against $7.8M in assets. This page documents the 106 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Joy Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$821K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.8M
Total assets
106
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Joy Foundation funds

Joy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, economic development, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Joy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Inernational Rescue Committee
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$300K2023
Inernational Rescue Committee
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$257K2024
Mayo Clinic
GENERAL SUPPORT
Rochester, MN$250K2020
Inernational Rescue Committee
GENERAL SUPPORT
Alberta Lea, MN$250K2020
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$210K2017
Inernational Rescue Committee
GENERAL SUPPORT
Alberta Lea, MN$200K2022
American Academy in Berlin
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$150K2024
Better Angels Society
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$125K2022
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$125K2018
Mayo Clinic
GENERAL SUPPORT
Rochester, MN$100K2024
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$100K2020
Mayo Clinic
GENERAL SUPPORT
Rochester, MN$100K2023
Aspen Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$75K2023
Aspen Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$75K2024
Chabad Jewish Community Center Aspen
GENERAL SUPPORT
Aspen, CO$56K2017

Joy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$445K
2018$285K
2020$821K
2022$502K
2023$552K
2024$674K

How to apply for funding from Joy Foundation

Joy Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Joy Foundation

Does Joy Foundation accept grant applications?
Joy Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Joy Foundation fund?
Joy Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Inernational Rescue Committee, Inernational Rescue Committee, Mayo Clinic. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Joy Foundation give in grants?
Joy Foundation reported $821K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 106 grants.
Where is Joy Foundation located?
Joy Foundation is based in Aspen, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364410533.
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About this profile. This page is built from Joy Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Joy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.