Joy Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joy Street Foundation is a private foundation in New Vernon, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $115,950 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $115,950 | 20 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Joy Street 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 Joy Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $125,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Foundation of NJ the Kimber 3 Family Fund | Unrestricted | $1.1 million |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fundkimbermcdonald Family Fund | Unrestricted | $1.1 million |
| Friends of Chilmark Preschool | Unrstricted | $100,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| MV Youth | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Vero Communique | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Family Promise | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Service Morris County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Cenetary Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren S Kimber III
- Kathryn R Kimber
Questions people ask
Does Joy Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joy Street Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Joy Street Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Warren S Kimber III (Trustee) and Kathryn R Kimber (Trustee).
What does Joy Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.