Joyful Blessings Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joyful Blessings Foundation is a private foundation in The Villages, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $740,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $390,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$740,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$390,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $453,100 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $453,100 | 30 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $740,000 | 24 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
Joyful Blessings 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 Joyful Blessings Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $458,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $65,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $47,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $38,000 |
| California | 2 | $16,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Covenant United Methodist | General support | $390,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $65,000 |
| Case Wester Reserve Basketball | General support | $50,000 |
| Lake Panasoftkee United Methodist Church | General support | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Espiscopal Preschool | General support | $15,000 |
| Friendship Dive Rescue | General support | $15,000 |
| Lutheran West High School | General support | $15,000 |
| New Ridge Fellowship | General support | $14,500 |
| Peace Center Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| Center for Media Change Inc | General support | $11,500 |
| 4 Paws for Ability | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $10,000 |
| Canine Healing Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General support | $10,000 |
| Kids Beating Cancer Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Urban Promise International | General support | $10,000 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | General support | $8,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Capitol Ministries | General support | $5,000 |
| Liberty Ministries | General support | $5,000 |
| Saving Grace Aminals for Adoptions | General support | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Malawi | General support | $2,500 |
| Telford Diving Rescue Unit | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Thompson
- Christina H Thompson
- Scott S Hamrick
- Krista Hamrick
- Grayson Hamrick
- Asher Hamrick
- David Thompson
- Paige P Thompson
- Elizabeth J Thompson
- Bernd Gallner
- Courtney Cubbin
Questions people ask
Does Joyful Blessings Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joyful Blessings Foundation give?
$740,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joyful Blessings Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Thompson (President), Christina H Thompson (Director), Scott S Hamrick (Vice-President) and Krista Hamrick (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Joyful Blessings Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and animals.