Joia Foundation
Joia Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $6K.
Joia Foundation at a glance
In short: Joia Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,000
- +68.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,167
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,016,860
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Channel Community Rowing (NCCR) ($20K). Together the top 6 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joia Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $61K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Channel Community Rowing (NCCR) Evanston, IL | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Teton Adaptive Teton Village, WY | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Pacific Corinthian Youth Foundation Oxnard, CA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Gardeneers Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Food Share - Ventura County Oxnard, CA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,016,860 | $5,591 | $61,073 | $61,000 | 6 | $61,000 | $5,591 | $77,803 |
| 2023 | $1,072,342 | $105,340 | $36,328 | $36,200 | 4 | $36,200 | $5,255 | $60,166 |
| 2022 | $1,003,330 | $1,003,330 | — | — | — | — | $3,062 | $15,275 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joia Foundation is led by Marisa Jackson, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marisa Jackson
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bianca Jackson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joseph Jackson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stuart Jackson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Joia Foundation
How much does Joia Foundation give each year?
Joia Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
What is Joia Foundation's typical grant size?
Joia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joia Foundation give grants?
Joia Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (33%) and California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oxnard, CA (2 grants).
Does Joia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joia Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joia Foundation's largest grantees?
Joia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North Channel Community Rowing (NCCR) ($20,000), Teton Adaptive ($20,000) and Pacific Corinthian Youth Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joia Foundation?
Joia Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Joia Foundation's EIN?
Joia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2050542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Joia Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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