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The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So

Preselected recipients only Ashburnham, Massachusetts · EIN 043547573

The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So is a private foundation in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,045 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,022 and the largest $1,895. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$3,045
2024$2,0452$0

How to apply

The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So 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

What The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$1,895
Virginia1$150

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Apostolic Lutheran Church
Ashburnham, MA
Religious$1,895
Alcj
Virginia Beach, VA
Law and justice$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So give?

$2,045 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,022.

Who runs The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So?

Its 2024 filing lists James M Somero (Trustee) and Pauline I Somero (Trustee).

What does The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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