Joyce Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Joyce Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $1.3B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.3Btotal assets

1949IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Joyce Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $17.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Chicago Public Media Inc - Chicago Sun-Times $1M
Education First Consulting LLC $956K
Advance Illinois $670K
The Aspen Institute Inc $625K
Iff $625K
Elevate Energy $590K
Alliance for the Great Lakes $545K
Ohio Environmental Council $544K
Crain's Chicago Business $500K
Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $500K
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc - Families and Workers Fund $500K
State Voices $450K
Georgetown University $450K
Fresh Energy $450K
Minneapolis Foundation - Midwest Environmental Justice Network $430K
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc $425K
The Education Trust $400K
Chicago Public Education Fund $400K
EducationCounsel LLC $400K
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services $400K
American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences - Virginia $393K
Civic News Company $375K
Northwestern University $353K
Ohio Voice $350K
Common Cause Education Fund $350K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$45M
FY2021$49.1M
FY2022$56.3M
FY2023$56M

About Joyce Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN366079185
IRS ruling1949

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joyce Foundation?

Joyce Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $1.3B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Joyce Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Joyce Foundation?

Joyce Foundation's EIN is 366079185. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Joyce Foundation?

Private foundations like Joyce Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Joyce Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.