The Joyce Foundation
Accepts applications
The Joyce Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $49.9 million in 470 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$49.9 million
- Number of grants470
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.3 billion
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $59.4 million the year before.
36% 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 | $59.4 million | 508 | $1.2 billion |
| 2024 | $49.9 million | 470 | $1.3 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Program Officer 321 N Clark Street Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60654-4714 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 782-2464 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See attachment |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joyce Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $685 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 184 | $17.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 66 | $9.0 million |
| New York | 39 | $4.8 million |
| Minnesota | 28 | $4.0 million |
| Michigan | 33 | $3.5 million |
| California | 22 | $2.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 14 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $1.4 million |
| Ohio | 16 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 12 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Media - Chicago Sun-Times | Mission fund | $1.0 million |
| Education First Consulting LLC | Education & economic mobility | $935,000 |
| Iff | Mission fund | $625,000 |
| Minnesota Department of Commerce - Energy & Utilities | Mission fund | $600,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Education & economic mobility | $600,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Environment | $576,000 |
| Civic News Company | Journalism | $525,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc - Families and Workers Fund | Mission fund | $500,000 |
| Crain's Chicago Business | Journalism | $500,000 |
| Elevate Energy | Environment | $500,000 |
| The Institute for College Access and Success Inc | Education & economic mobility | $485,000 |
| Project Unloaded Inc | Gun violence prevention & justice reform | $472,440 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | Education & economic mobility | $400,000 |
| National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Inc | Education & economic mobility | $400,000 |
| Clean Wisconsin Inc | Environment | $385,000 |
| Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | Environment | $383,000 |
| Fines and Fees Justice Center Inc | Mission fund | $378,000 |
| University of Illinois - Discovery Partners Institute | Education & economic mobility | $373,000 |
| Advance Illinois | Education & economic mobility | $355,000 |
| Trace Media Inc | Journalism | $354,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Democracy | $350,000 |
| Faith in Place | Environment | $350,000 |
| The Education Trust | Education & economic mobility | $350,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Environment | $325,000 |
| University of Chicago - Consortium on Chicago School Research | Education & economic mobility | $325,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | Journalism | $300,000 |
| Ed Allies | Education & economic mobility | $300,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Environment | $300,000 |
| WCIJ Inc | Journalism | $300,000 |
| Policy Innovators in Education Network Inc | Education & economic mobility | $287,000 |
| State Higher Education Executive Officers Association | Education & economic mobility | $285,000 |
| Latino Policy Forum | Education & economic mobility | $282,500 |
| Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development | Environment | $275,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University - Center for Gun Violence Solutions | Gun violence prevention & justice reform | $275,000 |
| National Council on Teacher Quality | Education & economic mobility | $275,000 |
| Teach Plus Incorporated | Education & economic mobility | $275,000 |
| UnidosUS | Education & economic mobility | $275,000 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | Environment | $260,000 |
| Northwestern University - Ctr for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science | Gun violence prevention & justice reform | $251,614 |
| Chicago Votes | Democracy | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Alberding
- Kathleen Clarke
- Nickol Hackett
- Edmund Miller
- Jose B Alvarez
- Chanda Smith Baker
- Sally E Blount
- Michael F Brewer
- Sean Decatur
- Russ Kavalhuna
- Steven Koch
- Tracy L Meares
- Cecilia Munoz
- Margot M Rogers
- Cristian Samper
Questions people ask
Does The Joyce Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Joyce Foundation give?
$49.9 million in tax year 2024, across 470 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Joyce Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Alberding (President/Director (Thru 9/30/24)), Kathleen Clarke (Chief Operating Officer), Nickol Hackett (Chief Investment Officer/Treasurer) and Edmund Miller (V.P. of Strategy & Programs) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Joyce Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.