Legacy of Joy Inc
Legacy of Joy Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $319.
Legacy of Joy Inc at a glance
In short: Legacy of Joy Inc gave $319 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $319), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $319
- -98.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $319
- -98.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $319
- Total assets
- $65,471
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 Legacy of Joy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bluebird Farm ($319).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Legacy of Joy Inc gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $319 (2024) to $22K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $319.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Farm Hampton, VA | Financial aid for charitable purposes | $319 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,471 | $7,069 | $8,137 | $319 | 1 | $1,700 |
| 2023 | $66,539 | $3,479 | $31,594 | $20,000 | 1 | $1,700 |
| 2022 | $94,654 | $13,436 | $24,781 | $15,748 | 1 | $1,700 |
| 2021 | $105,999 | $12,687 | $46,408 | $22,000 | 1 | $1,700 |
| 2020 | $139,720 | $8,162 | $25,253 | $6,500 | 1 | $7,123 |
| 2019 | $156,811 | $452 | $85,779 | $11,851 | 1 | $10,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Legacy of Joy Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Legacy of Joy Inc is led by Dana Dorroh, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Dorroh
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $8K (2024)
Ashley Dorroh
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Dana Dorroh (President).
Frequently asked questions about Legacy of Joy Inc
How much does Legacy of Joy Inc give each year?
Legacy of Joy Inc gave $319 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Legacy of Joy Inc?
Legacy of Joy Inc reported $65K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is Legacy of Joy Inc?
Legacy of Joy Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $65K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Legacy of Joy Inc operate?
Legacy of Joy Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina, Virginia.
How much is Legacy of Joy Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Legacy of Joy Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Legacy of Joy Inc's EIN?
Legacy of Joy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1635369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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