Joyce Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Joyce Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Bedford, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $228,454 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,566 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$228,454
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,566
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $196,191 the year before.
41% 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 | $172,861 | 53 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $196,191 | 46 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $228,454 | 37 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Joyce Charitable Fund 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 Joyce Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $105,664 |
| Maryland | 1 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $10,955 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,230 |
| Ohio | 2 | $2,553 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,052 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | General operations | $45,000 |
| Georgetown University | General operations | $25,000 |
| Archdiocese of New York | General operations | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General operations | $20,000 |
| St Patrick's Church | General operations | $16,493 |
| Mercy University | General operations | $15,000 |
| St Matthew's Church | General operations | $12,650 |
| Cardinal McCloskey Community Services | General operations | $10,500 |
| Aging With Dignity Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Life | General operations | $10,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester Inc | General operations | $7,510 |
| The Elm Project Inc | General operations | $7,500 |
| USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus | General operations | $4,050 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General operations | $3,230 |
| Hour Children Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Rusticus Garden Club Inc | General operations | $2,045 |
| Liberty Christian Fellowship Incorporated | General operations | $2,000 |
| The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt New York | General operations | $1,566 |
| Our Lady of the Elms School | General operations | $1,553 |
| Newburgh San Miguel Program | General operations | $1,250 |
| Come and See Foundation | General operations | $1,052 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Peace | General operations | $1,000 |
| L H Foundation Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Wrexham Foundation Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of Kansas | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Greenwich Land Trust Inc | General operations | $630 |
| Bedford Historical Society | General operations | $500 |
| Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary | General operations | $500 |
| Bedford Fire Co I (Aka Bedford Fire Department) | General operations | $250 |
| Province of St Mary of the Capuchin Order | General operations | $200 |
| The Garden Conservancy Inc | General operations | $125 |
| Bedford Free Library | General operations | $100 |
| St Michael's Church | General operations | $100 |
| St Edward the Confessor Parish | General operations | $100 |
| St Bartholomew's Church | General operations | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy J Joyce
- Nancy D Joyce
- Timothy C Joyce
Questions people ask
Does Joyce Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joyce Charitable Fund give?
$228,454 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,566.
Who runs Joyce Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy J Joyce (Director, President), Nancy D Joyce (Director, Secretary, Treasurer) and Timothy C Joyce (Director, Asst Secretary, Asst Treas).
What does Joyce Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.