Dharma Joy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dharma Joy Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,578 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $22,424 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$118,578
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$22,424
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $114,853 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $500,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $66,357 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $114,853 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $118,578 | 6 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Dharma Joy Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dharma Joy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $54,078 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rubin Museum of Art | Rubin Museum of Art lAB | $30,000 |
| Highland Hall Incorporated | Highland Hall's Social Emotional Learning program | $27,229 |
| Highland Hall Incorporated | Highland Hall Waldorf School SEL | $26,849 |
| Vikramasila Foundation Inc | Sakya Dharma Retreat Center | $18,000 |
| Vikramasila Foundation Inc | Sakya Dharma Retreat Center | $9,000 |
| Dharmalaya Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheng Gao
- QingQing Qiu
Questions people ask
Does Dharma Joy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dharma Joy Foundation give?
$118,578 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $22,424.
Who runs Dharma Joy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheng Gao (Dir, Pres) and QingQing Qiu (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Dharma Joy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.