The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $232K.
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation gave $110K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,000
- +214.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,714
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,156,733
- +105.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (68% 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 Mark and Becky Joye Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metanoia ($35K). Together the top 7 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 147% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $350K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metanoia N Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Neighbors Together Inc N Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | Grant to Anderson University for the benefit of Eve Khaya | $5,000 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston Charleston, SC | Grant to The College of Charleston for the benefit of Elana Abbiano | $5,000 |
| TURN90 North Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,156,733 | $1,229,357 | $124,706 | $110,000 | 7 | $114,028 | $231,564 | $77,823 |
| 2023 | $1,052,082 | $101,107 | $61,077 | $35,000 | 2 | $51,445 | $206,279 | $52,215 |
| 2022 | $1,012,052 | $1,362,052 | $350,000 | $350,000 | 4 | $350,000 | $201 | $3,140 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation is led by Mark C Joye, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark C Joye
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Mann Joye
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/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 Mark and Becky Joye Foundation
How much does The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation give each year?
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation gave $110K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
What is The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation give grants?
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were N Charleston, SC (2 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Metanoia ($35,000), Southern Environmental Law Center ($35,000) and Neighbors Together Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation?
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation's EIN?
The Mark and Becky Joye Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3957802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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