Big Joy Foundation
Accepts applications
Big Joy Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $622,451 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $39,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$622,451
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$39,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $377,706 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $326,320 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $377,706 | 9 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $622,451 | 15 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Big Joy Foundation 839 Rossum Drive, Loveland, CO 80537 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | info@bigjoyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Please see www.bigjoyfoundation.org to complete application. |
| Deadlines | Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1 |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a U.S. 501(c)(3) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Big Joy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $322,001 |
| Texas | 4 | $164,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $56,450 |
| Montana | 1 | $42,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Film Society | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Servenow | General & Unrestricted | $90,725 |
| Servlife International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $56,450 |
| Ndoto | classroom building fund at Ndoto Academy in Kisumu, Kenya | $50,000 |
| Ndoto | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| River's Promise | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| International Deaf Education Association | General & Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| Big D Vision Orphans | General & Unrestricted | $39,000 |
| Servenow | The High 5 Youth Development Training Center | $32,276 |
| Mosaic International Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $29,500 |
| Step International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Servenow | Lighthouse Center for Children in Balkhu Slum, Kathmandu, Nepal | $19,500 |
| Kidz at Heart International | General & Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Kims Open Door Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Edify | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Schultz
- Matthew Schultz
- Shawna Schultz
- Thomas J Schultz
Questions people ask
Does Big Joy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1.
How much does Big Joy Foundation give?
$622,451 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $39,000.
Who runs Big Joy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Schultz (Dir), Matthew Schultz (Dir), Shawna Schultz (Dir) and Thomas J Schultz (Pres).
What does Big Joy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.