Joy of Giving Something Inc. is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Syracuse, New York. The organization is dedicated to the photographic arts and maintains an extensive collection of photographs that are made available to major museums around the world. The foundation was established in July 1999.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.6M
-6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-34.2% YoY
Grant Count
50
+31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-50.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Joy of Giving Something advances the art of photography through support for residencies, museums, schools, and community-based organizations. The foundation is committed to sustaining photography-based visual arts education at every stage of learning.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Visual Arts Organizations and Services
- Photography and photographic arts
- Arts Education
- Human Services
- Youth Development
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily in the areas of artwork and photography. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, California, and Pennsylvania. The organization also makes its photographic collection available for loans to major museums around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $39,556,749
- Total Revenues: $890,401
- Total Expenses: $3,433,401
- Total Giving: $2,731,254
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $42.1M
- Total Revenues: $402k
- Total Expenses: $4.88M
The foundation utilizes securities gains and investment interest and dividends to fund exempt activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,556,749 | $42,086,086 | $46,565,938 |
| Revenue | $890,401 | $401,745 | $127,540 |
| Expenses | $3,433,401 | $4,881,597 | $2,756,430 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,238,775 | $4,718,444 | $2,516,230 |
| Net Investment Income | $695,335 | $519,534 | $430,131 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Museum of Photographic Arts SDMA ($401,750), University of Florida Foundation Inc ($219,900), Los Angeles County Museum of Art ($199,400).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Mirabai Lytton Foundation East Hampton, NY | To support youth education in photography and wellness. | $25,000 |
| CUNY- Queens College Queens, NY | Scholarships for students pursuing a BFA in Photography and Imaging. | $15,000 |
| Free Arts NYC New York, NY | Professional workplace internships for high school and college students at creative businesses. | $20,000 |
| The Fund for Public Schools New York, NY | An annual program of JGS provides grants to six NYC DOE Schools to purchase photographic equipment. Equipment grant for public schools | $59,400 |
| Harlem School of the Arts New York, NY | Scholarships for students to attend the HSA Media and Design Prep Program. | $20,000 |
| International Center of Photography New York, NY | Scholarships And Afterschool Photography.Working in partnership with JGS and DWL, ICP developed a curriculum designed specifically for the afterschool environment. ICP delivers a professional development workshop to JGS grantees each year, along with providing the curriculum, technical support for equipment purchases and workflow systems. | $75,000 |
| Josephine Herrick Project New York, NY | Classroom training and support for students with disabilities at P396K Sid Miller Academy | $25,000 |
| Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | Scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled in Photography II, Photojournalism and/or a declared concentration in Photography. | $10,000 |
| Penumbra Foundation New York, NY | To support purchase of 3-D scanners and printers to support youth programming and workshops.Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit organization that brings together the Art and Science of Photography through education, research, outreach, public and residency programs.Its goal is to be a comprehensive resource for photographers at any level, artists, students, professionals, historians, researchers, conservators, and curators. | $45,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem New York, NY | The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society. | $65,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY HOONE | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| GORDON G DAVIS ESQ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NINA E STONE ESQ | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARGARET BEAL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LEANDRO VILLARO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Joy of Giving Something Inc fund?
Joy of Giving Something advances the art of photography through support for residencies, museums, schools, and community-based organizations. The foundation is committed to sustaining photography-based visual arts education at every stage of learning. Primary funding focus areas include: • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Visual Arts Organizations and Services • Photography and photographic arts • Arts Education • Human Services • Youth Development
How do I apply for a grant from Joy of Giving Something Inc?
The foundation makes grants primarily in the areas of artwork and photography. Recent grants include: • The University of Florida Foundation: $219,900 (2024) • Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): $199,400 (2024) • Women's Committee of the Carnegie Museum of Art Carnegie Institute (2024) Typical grant awards range from $3,500 to $2,352,000. Total giving in 2024 was $2,731,254.
Where does Joy of Giving Something Inc make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, California, and Pennsylvania. The organization also makes its photographic collection available for loans to major museums around the world.
What size grants does Joy of Giving Something Inc award?
In 2024, Joy of Giving Something Inc awarded 50 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Joy of Giving Something Inc's EIN?
Joy of Giving Something Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4033237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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