Joy Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Joy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,601 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $13,271 and the largest $25,330. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,601
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$13,271
- Largest grant$25,330
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,601 the year before.
20% 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 | $137,901 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $105,601 | 7 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $64,601 | 5 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paula Joy Reinhold S 6086 Old Lake Shore Road, Lake View, NY 14085 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 627-5868 |
| What to submit | Application should be requested |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $54,601 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo | General Fund Contribution | $25,330 |
| WNY Womans Fund | General Fund Contribution | $16,000 |
| Burchfield-Penney Art Center | General Fund Contribution | $13,271 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation | General Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Art League Palette Society | General Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula Joy Reinhold
- Matthew W Krause
Questions people ask
Does Joy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joy Family Foundation give?
$64,601 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $13,271.
Who runs Joy Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paula Joy Reinhold (Trustee) and Matthew W Krause (Chief Financial Officer).
What does Joy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and environment and conservation.