Margie Joy Foundation Inc
Margie Joy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Margie Joy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Margie Joy Foundation Inc gave $69K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $68,522
- -6.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,271
- -21.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Margie Joy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4950 W Kennedy Blvd 610, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (727) 580-6601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margie Joy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art ($11K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Margie Joy Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1270% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $74K (2022). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art St Petersburg, FL | Promotion of the Arts | $10,500 |
| Arts Conservatory for Teens St Petersburg, FL | Support high quality arts education to educate, empower, and enrich the lives of youth | $10,000 |
| Purple Playas Foundation Tampa, FL | Resources for Families of Children with Chronic Illness | $6,000 |
| Beth Dillinger Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Provide food, clothing and education to youth in need | $5,000 |
| Great Explorations St Petersburg, FL | Musesum Access for Low Income and at-Risk Children | $5,000 |
| Asheville Jewish Community Center Asheville, NC | Hilde's House Learning Space Facility Improvements | $5,000 |
| Community Tampa Bay St Petersburg, FL | Cultivate Inclusive Community Leaders and Fight Against Discrimination | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Pinellas County St Petersburg, FL | Support programs to help homeless and low-income families achieve independence | $5,000 |
| St Petersburg Historical Society Inc St Petersburg, FL | Promotion of the arts and the gaspar! The musical production | $5,000 |
| Ort America Boca Raton, FL | Training and education of employable skills and education about jewish life and culture | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $17,108 | $71,051 | $68,522 | 13 | $68,522 | $17,101 | $802 |
| 2022 | $53,943 | $46,240 | $74,391 | $73,500 | 11 | $73,500 | $45,550 | $4,671 |
| 2021 | $82,094 | $10,650 | $692 | — | — | — | $10,060 | $6,800 |
| 2020 | $72,136 | $3,378 | $5,665 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $2,951 | $5,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margie Joy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $802 for 2023 — 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Great Explorations says its mission is to stimulate learning through creativity, play, and exploration; Community Tampa Bay says it works to end discrimination by cultivating inclusive leaders; and the St. Petersburg Historical Society says it shares Florida’s stories to promote learning and civic engagement. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $68,522. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,500, with a median of $5,000. Among the reported grants were $10,500 to The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art for promotion of the arts; $10,000 to Arts Conservatory for Teens for arts education; and $6,000 to Purple Playas Foundation for resources for families of children with chronic illness. Other grants included $5,000 each to Great Explorations, Eckerd College, and Community Tampa Bay, and $1,022 to Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. The filing also lists a $1,000 grant to Tikkun Hayam–Repair the Sea.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Margie R. Green as president and director; Carol R. Lane as secretary/treasurer and director; and James D. Green, Jason E. Green, and Darren S. Green as directors.
Margie Joy Foundation Inc is led by Margie R. Green, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Margie R. Green
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol R. Lane
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren S. Green
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Green
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason E. Green
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Margie Joy Foundation Inc
How much does Margie Joy Foundation Inc give each year?
Margie Joy Foundation Inc gave $69K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $74K across 11 grants.
What is Margie Joy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Margie Joy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,271, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Margie Joy Foundation Inc give grants?
Margie Joy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (9 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does Margie Joy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Margie Joy Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Margie Joy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Margie Joy Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art ($10,500), Arts Conservatory for Teens ($10,000) and Purple Playas Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Margie Joy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margie Joy Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Margie Joy Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Margie Joy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $802 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Margie Joy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Margie Joy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3447422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Margie Joy Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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