Joy Thomas Foundation
The organization's mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The organization attempts to do so by providing mentoring, training and partial financing to disadvantaged college and high school students. Additionally, the organization intends to keep alive the legacy of Joy Thomas through awards for research conducted in the field of Information Theory.
Joy Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: Joy Thomas Foundation reported $30K in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $30,035 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -51.9% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $894,201
- -0.4% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $49,736
- -45.6% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $19,665
- +285.3% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $37,527
- -40.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Joy Thomas Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Joy Thomas Foundation
Joy Thomas Prize
Joy Thomas Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
JTF College STEM Program - Nurture Underserved College Students
Joy Thomas Foundation
Amount
<$750 per year; $3,000 total for 4-year program per student
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Joy Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $63K (2022). In 2023 it reported $30K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IEEE Foundation Inc Piscataway, NJ | Endowment set up by the IEEE Information Theory Society for the Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award Fund. | $55,000 |
| Learn for Life Foundation Denville, NJ | Funding of a STEM lab for high school students at St Josephs Boys' School | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $894,201 | $49,736 | $37,527 | $30,035 | Total only | $19,665 |
| 2022 | $898,223 | $91,455 | $62,500 | $62,500 | 2 | $5,104 |
| 2021 | $873,847 | $879,280 | $5,433 | — | — | $-1,094 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Joy Thomas Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Joy Thomas Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Los Altos Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $894K in total assets. In 2023, it reported $30K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joy Thomas Foundation is led by Shyam Pillamarri, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Shyam Pillamarri
President & Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priya Pattathil
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Thomas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yatin Mody
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Joy Thomas Foundation
How much does Joy Thomas Foundation give each year?
Joy Thomas Foundation reported $30K in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it gave $63K across 2 grants.
How large is Joy Thomas Foundation?
Joy Thomas Foundation reported $894K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is Joy Thomas Foundation?
Joy Thomas Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Los Altos Hills, CA. It holds $894K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Joy Thomas Foundation operate?
Joy Thomas Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Joy Thomas Foundation's EIN?
Joy Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4238139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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