Joyful Blessings Foundation
Joyful Blessings Foundation is a private foundation based in The Villages, Florida. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $740,000 to charitable organizations, including churches, schools, and organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, health, and human services.
Joyful Blessings Foundation at a glance
In short: Joyful Blessings Foundation gave $740K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $740,000
- +63.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,833
- +104.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,564,181
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joyful Blessings Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3690 Conservation Trail, The Villages, FL 32163
Phone: (214) 563-6120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joyful Blessings Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Covenant United Methodist ($390K). Together the top 10 received $639K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 135 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 62% of the foundation’s grant dollars, followed by Ohio (10%), Massachusetts (9%), South Carolina (6%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joyful Blessings Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $359K (2022) to $740K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Covenant United Methodist The Villages, FL | General Support | $390,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boston, MA | General Support | $65,000 |
| Case Wester Reserve Basketball Cleveland, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Lake Panasoftkee United Methodist Church Lake Panasoftkee, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Espiscopal Preschool Greenville, SC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Friendship Dive Rescue Phoenixville, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lutheran West High School Rocky River, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| New Ridge Fellowship Gilbertsville, PA | General Support | $14,500 |
| Peace Center Foundation Greenville, SC | General Support | $12,500 |
| Center for Media Change Inc Oakland, CA | General Support | $11,500 |
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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 | $6,564,181 | $1,061,207 | $838,207 | $740,000 | 24 | $817,247 | $706,435 | $475,090 |
| 2023 | $6,326,280 | $405,184 | $527,215 | $453,100 | 30 | $519,420 | $326,069 | $432,831 |
| 2022 | $6,414,616 | $305,599 | $445,360 | $359,000 | 22 | $424,455 | $217,508 | $467,865 |
| 2021 | $6,543,762 | $1,132,739 | $640,300 | $552,500 | 30 | $554,534 | $1,095,660 | $490,617 |
| 2020 | $6,051,323 | $485,129 | $517,114 | $448,500 | 29 | — | $325,701 | $380,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyful Blessings Foundation reported a distributable amount of $475K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Kids Beating Cancer says it advances pediatric cellular therapy and research and supports children and families; 4 Paws for Ability says it trains service dogs for people with disabilities; and Alaqua Animal Refuge says it provides shelter and safety to animals in need. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $740,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $390,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $390,000 to New Covenant United Methodist in The Villages, Florida; $65,000 to Samaritans Purse in Boston, Massachusetts; and $50,000 each to Case Western Reserve Basketball in Cleveland, Ohio, and Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church in Florida.
Other reported 2024 grants included $12,500 to Peace Center Foundation, $10,000 to 4 Paws for Ability, and $10,000 to Kids Beating Cancer. Peace Center Foundation describes its mission as enriching the lives of everyone it reaches.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are John A. Thompson, president; Scott S. Hamrick, vice-president; David Thompson, secretary; and Christina H. Thompson, Krista Hamrick, Grayson Hamrick, Asher Hamrick, Paige P. Thompson, Elizabeth J. Thompson, and Bernd Gallner, directors.
Joyful Blessings Foundation is led by John A. Thompson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Thompson
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina H. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grayson Hamrick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Hamrick
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige P. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Asher Hamrick
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernd Gallner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Cubbin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Thompson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott S. Hamrick
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paige J. Pasquali (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Joyful Blessings Foundation
How much does Joyful Blessings Foundation give each year?
Joyful Blessings Foundation gave $740K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $453K across 30 grants.
What is Joyful Blessings Foundation's typical grant size?
Joyful Blessings Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,833, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joyful Blessings Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Joyful Blessings Foundation give grants?
Joyful Blessings Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (10%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (4 grants).
Does Joyful Blessings Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joyful Blessings Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joyful Blessings Foundation's largest grantees?
Joyful Blessings Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Covenant United Methodist ($390,000), Samaritans Purse ($65,000) and Case Wester Reserve Basketball ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joyful Blessings Foundation?
Joyful Blessings Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $817K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joyful Blessings Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joyful Blessings Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joyful Blessings Foundation's EIN?
Joyful Blessings Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1358883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joyful Blessings Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joyful Blessings Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joyful-blessings-foundation-morg_7514cb4b67944fe8889c27b93face225
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