The Joy Box Foundation

EIN 20-2338308 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in IL, FL, TX +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Joy Box Foundation based in IL paid 9 grants totaling $49.3K to 9 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $20K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included ROCK RIVER CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION, STATELINE YOUTH FOR CHRIST, and ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,782
Giving (latest yr)
$49,250
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
9
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Rock River Chaplains Association$20,000
  • Stateline Youth for Christ$12,500
  • Rockford Christian Schools$5,000
  • Scott Katrina Moffat$3,500
  • Alaska Christian College$2,500

Where grants went

  • Illinois$37,500 · 3 grants
  • Florida$3,500 · 1 grant
  • Texas$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Alaska$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Kansas$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Wisconsin$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

Rock River Chaplains Association
Rockford, IL
Chaplain services for 1st respondersvictims
$20,000
Stateline Youth for Christ
Rockford, IL
Sharing Christs love with youth
$12,500
Rockford Christian Schools
Rockford, IL
Providing biblical-based education
$5,000
Scott Katrina Moffat
Gainesville, FL
Provides Christian leadership to College students
$3,500
Dare to Serve
Lewisville, TX
Provides Christian leadership to young people
$2,500
Alaska Christian College
Soldotna, AK
Christian College Education
$2,500
Steve Peterson
Baldwin City, KS
Missionary to India Help With Travel Expenses
$2,000
Willow Womens Center
Beloit, WI
Provides counseling to pregnant women
$1,000
Stu Nelson
Arnold, MO
Christian Mentoring Ministry
$250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Joy Box Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, The Joy Box Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $49.3K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $20K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include ROCK RIVER CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION, STATELINE YOUTH FOR CHRIST, ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Joy Box Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Joy Box Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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