Dr Joy to the World Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dr Joy to the World Inc is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,000 in 80 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $10,000. 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$255,000
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was down from $472,000 the year before.
45% of its 2025 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 | $120,000 | 25 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $472,000 | 80 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $255,000 | 80 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Dr Joy to the World 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 Dr Joy to the World Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $72,500 |
| Montana | 11 | $48,000 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $34,500 |
| Texas | 6 | $16,000 |
| California | 5 | $13,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $9,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Montana Food Bank | Charitable gift | $8,500 |
| City Harvest | Charitable gift | $8,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Montana | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| ACLU | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Food Recovery Network | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| International Planned Parenthood | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Montana Innocense Project- Home After Harm | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| National DV Hotline | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| NYC Habitat for Humanity Emea | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Plan C | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Raices Texas | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Sancturary for Families | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Tree Center | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Tumbleweed Runaway Rprogram | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Whitefish Theatre Company | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Food Rescue US | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| American Humane Society | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Foodbank NYC | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| March of Dimes | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| NYC Rescue Mission Hope Fo Ny | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Nys Cadv | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Red Ants Pants Foundation Girls Leadership Program | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All- Naral | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Spay Montana | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| The Sierra Club | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Women in Distress | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patience Browne
- Clint Kincaid
- Kirsten Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Dr Joy to the World Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Joy to the World Inc give?
$255,000 in tax year 2025, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Dr Joy to the World Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Patience Browne (President), Clint Kincaid (Vice President) and Kirsten Wilson (Director).
What does Dr Joy to the World Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, environment and conservation and housing and homelessness.