Joyforward is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONGMONT, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $315 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $279K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$315
-89.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$279K
+45.1% YoY
Grant Count
20
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+37.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyforward reported a distributable amount of $901 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Joyforward
Based on IRS filings
Joyforward is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONGMONT, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $315 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $279K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $315 | $2,969 | $100,321 |
| Revenue | $287,599 | $101,000 | $253,562 |
| Expenses | $290,253 | $198,352 | $158,241 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $290,253 | $198,352 | $157,254 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $901 | $1,170 | $5,633 |
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
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Holy Family High School ($136,184), National Western Stock Show Association ($50,000), Ropin' Rascals ($33,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG WAVES BROOMFIELD, CO | YOUTH, WELLNESS, ATHLETICS | $2,000 |
| CARBON VALLEY HALF MARATHON FIRESTONE, CO | PROMOTE WELLNESS, OPPORTUNITIES | $2,000 |
| COLORADO IGNITE SOCCER CLUB ERIE, CO | YOUTH ATHLETICS | $800 |
| COLORODANS OF LONGMONT LONGMONT, CO | BENEFITS YOUTH | $500 |
| CSHSRA BURNS, CO | YOUTH ATHLETICS | $10,000 |
| FIRE FOUNDATION OF DENVER LITTLETON, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| HIGH PLAINS HONOR FLIGHT INC AULT, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL BROOMFIELD, CO | FAITH-BASED EDUCATION, YOUTH | $136,184 |
| HOPEKIDS DENVER, CO | YOUTH, FAMILY, MEDICAL CONDITIONS | $2,500 |
| LITTLE MAN BIG HEART LONGMONT, CO | YOUTH, MEDICAL CONDITION | $650 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN J WARD | CO-PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MELISSA J LYON | CO-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW R WARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK WARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joyforward?
Joyforward is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONGMONT, CO. It holds $315 in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Joyforward?
As of 2024, Joyforward holds $315 in total assets with $288K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $279K in 2024.
Where does Joyforward operate?
Joyforward has awarded grants in Colorado, Iowa, Oklahoma, Wyoming.
What size grants does Joyforward award?
In 2024, Joyforward awarded 20 grants totaling $279K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Joyforward required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joyforward reported a distributable amount of $901 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joyforward's EIN?
Joyforward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3951586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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