Tears 4 Joy Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tears 4 Joy Inc is a private foundation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $193,200 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$193,200
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$747,277
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,277 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $79,500 | 8 | $760,708 |
| 2024 | $110,277 | 12 | $826,205 |
| 2025 | $193,200 | 14 | $747,277 |
How to apply
Tears 4 Joy Inc 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 Tears 4 Joy Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $148,200 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Through Education USA | Check #1017, 1023, 1027charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | Check #1024, 1025, 1029charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Diocese of Metuchen Bishop Appeal | 04/14/25check # 1019charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Inspire | 04/24/25check # 1021charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Brotherhood of Hope | 04/17/25check # 1020charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Marine Reconnaissance Foundation | 10/30/25amexcharitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Regnum Christi | 12/31/25amexcharitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pope John Xxii Highschool | 02/18/25check # 1018charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bridges of Ny | 06/11/25check # 1022charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Christian Charity | 11/20/25check # 1026charitable purposes | $4,400 |
| Sisters of Christian Charity | 09/30/25amexcharitable purposes | $3,600 |
| Bonnie Brae School | 09/15/25amexcharitable purposes | $2,700 |
| Hope Through Education USA | 06/20/25amexcharitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Koinonia Academy | 10/21/25amexcharitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terence P Conley
- Barbara A Conley
- Sean Conley
Questions people ask
Does Tears 4 Joy Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tears 4 Joy Inc give?
$193,200 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tears 4 Joy Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Terence P Conley (President), Barbara A Conley (Secretary) and Sean Conley (Treasurer).
What does Tears 4 Joy Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.