The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so
The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so is a private foundation, based in Ashburnham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so at a glance
In short: The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,045
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,023
- Median grant
- $1,023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% 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 The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apostolic Lutheran Church ($2K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Lutheran Church Ashburnham, MA | Religious | $1,895 |
| Alcj Virginia Beach, VA | Law and Justice | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $3,045 | $2,045 | 2 | $2,045 | $144 |
| 2023 | $3,045 | $106 | $300 | — | — | $150 | $161 |
| 2022 | $3,239 | $2,612 | $1,485 | — | — | $1,185 | $80 |
| 2021 | $2,112 | $500 | $35 | — | — | $35 | $93 |
| 2020 | $1,647 | — | $347 | — | — | — | $96 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so reported a distributable amount of $144 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Somero
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauline I. Somero
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so
How much does The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so give each year?
The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so operate?
The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Virginia.
How much is The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so reported a distributable amount of $144 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so's EIN?
The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M so's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3547573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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