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Joy Foundation

Preselected recipients only Honolulu, Hawaii · EIN 471147527

Joy Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$75,0001$369,010
2024$00$377,869
2025$10,0002$380,077

How to apply

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii2$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hawaii Pa U Riders
Waimanalo, HI
Public charity support$5,000
Kealakai Center for Pacific String Traditions
Kailua, HI
Public charity support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Joy Foundation give?

$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Joy Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Lea Woods Almanza (President).

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