LivJoy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
LivJoy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$991,226
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $6,000 | 2 | $522,889 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 4 | $857,023 |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 5 | $991,226 |
How to apply
LivJoy Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | The LivJoy Foundation Fellowship fund | $100,000 |
| National Fragile X Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Common Room Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Clouse
- Brian Clouse
- Livia Clouse
- Rachel Clouse
Questions people ask
Does LivJoy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LivJoy Foundation Inc give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs LivJoy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Amanda Clouse (Dir), Brian Clouse (Dir, Treas, VP), Livia Clouse (Dir) and Rachel Clouse (Dir, Pres, Sec).