Joy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Gainesville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,803 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $8,903 and the largest $20,000. 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$70,803
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$8,903
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$42,699
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,550 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 | $10,250 | 3 | $52,715 |
| 2024 | $27,550 | 10 | $74,434 |
| 2025 | $70,803 | 9 | $42,699 |
How to apply
Joy 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.
What Joy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $29,603 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $100 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Gift. Financial assistance | $20,000 |
| Christian Care Center | Gift, financial assistance | $20,000 |
| Individual | Gift, financial assistance | $10,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Gift. Financial assistance | $10,000 |
| Individual | Gift, financial assistance | $8,903 |
| Boys Town | Gift. Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Gift, financial assistance | $700 |
| Individual | Gift, financial assistance | $100 |
| Turning Point USA | Gift, financial assistance | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry S McLeod
- Kelly Neale
- Stacy Rider
Questions people ask
Does Joy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joy Foundation Inc give?
$70,803 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $8,903.
Who runs Joy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherry S McLeod (Pres/Dir), Kelly Neale (Pres/Dir) and Stacy Rider (Pres/Dir).
What does Joy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.