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The JOY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships within the nonprofit sector, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation allocated a total of $163K across 28 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION INC
$100K
11%
Ruby L Eldridge Foundation
$50K
5%
BLOODWATER MISSION INC
$45K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOY FOUNDATION?
No. JOY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOY FOUNDATION give?
JOY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JOY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JOY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $163 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JOY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION INC, Ruby L Eldridge Foundation, and BLOODWATER MISSION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOY FOUNDATION?
JOY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.