Colins Joy Project Inc
The organizations mission is to ensure young children and families, particularly those from diverse and under-served boston neighboorhoods, can experience the joy of playing and learning through family support programs and playground revitization.
Colins Joy Project Inc at a glance
In short: Colins Joy Project Inc gave $135K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $45,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $133,630
- +166.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colins Joy Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Boston Foundation ($100K). Together the top 3 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | Program | $100,000 |
| Experience Camps Westport, CT | Summer Camp | $25,000 |
| Perry School Boston, MA | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133,630 | $261,085 | $177,629 | $135,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $50,174 | $101,538 | $51,364 | — | — |
About Colins Joy Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Colins Joy Project Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $134K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $135K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colins Joy Project Inc is led by Kerri McGrath, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kerri McGrath
CEO
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan McGrath
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Marshman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McMahon
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shayne Shaughnessy
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alesandra Band
Secretary
Clerk → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bagge
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Colins Joy Project Inc
How much does Colins Joy Project Inc give each year?
Colins Joy Project Inc gave $135K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Colins Joy Project Inc's typical grant size?
Colins Joy Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Colins Joy Project Inc give grants?
Colins Joy Project Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Colins Joy Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Colins Joy Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Colins Joy Project Inc?
Colins Joy Project Inc reported $134K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $261K.
What is Colins Joy Project Inc?
Colins Joy Project Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Boston, MA. It holds $134K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Colins Joy Project Inc's EIN?
Colins Joy Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3378181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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