Joy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joy Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $194,629 the year before.
100% 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 | $83,350 | 10 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $194,629 | 2 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 11 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Joy 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $120,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure RTD Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Turtle Wing Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Bob Tallman's Children's Charities | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Lone Oak Gives | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| KSBJ | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kaylee Lynn Hoelewyn
- Rebecca J Joy
- Johnny Don Joy
- Harmony Ann Tulloch
Questions people ask
Does Joy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joy Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kaylee Lynn Hoelewyn (Director), Rebecca J Joy (Director), Johnny Don Joy (Director) and Harmony Ann Tulloch (Director).
What does Joy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.