The Joy Hunters Foundation
The Joy Hunters Foundation is a private foundation based in Wallsburg, Utah. Its 2024 filing lists grants for humanitarian purposes and education, including grants to individual recipients and a school.
The Joy Hunters Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joy Hunters Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $712.1), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,121
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $712
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $77,365
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Joy Hunters Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 155, Wallsburg, UT 84082
Phone: (801) 230-5523
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joy Hunters Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Almaden Country Day School ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($5,121), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 14% went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joy Hunters Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,121 |
| Almaden Country Day School San Jose, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Horrocks Wallsburg, UT | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,365 | $2,975 | $7,403 | $7,121 | 10 | $7,121 | $2,693 | $2,669 |
| 2023 | $81,793 | $36,265 | $5,763 | $5,600 | 5 | $5,600 | $3,700 | $2,658 |
| 2022 | $51,291 | $58,603 | $7,312 | — | — | — | — | $104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joy Hunters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included humanitarian support and education. One grantee, Almaden Country Day School, describes its mission as discovering each child’s gifts by providing a safe and affirming learning environment and empowering children to strive, explore, and build a sense of personal value.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $7,121. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,171, with a median of $1,000. Recipients included Almaden Country Day School, which received $1,000 for education, and Horrocks in Wallsburg, Utah, which received $1,000 for humanitarian purposes. Other grants went to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nan Hunter as president.
The Joy Hunters Foundation is led by Nan Hunter, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nan Hunter
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Joy Hunters Foundation
How much does The Joy Hunters Foundation give each year?
The Joy Hunters Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is The Joy Hunters Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joy Hunters Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $712, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joy Hunters Foundation give grants?
The Joy Hunters Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (14%).
Does The Joy Hunters Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Joy Hunters Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (9 grants).
How large is The Joy Hunters Foundation?
The Joy Hunters Foundation reported $77K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joy Hunters Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included humanitarian support and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joy Hunters Foundation?
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 ↑
What is The Joy Hunters Foundation's EIN?
The Joy Hunters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3637083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Joy Hunters 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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