The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation is a private foundation, based in Surry, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,431
- +60.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,216
- +60.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,216
- Total assets
- $2,050,845
- +2385.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Animal Aid Society ($3K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation gives
- Giving grew 543% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $6K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Aid Society Hampton, VA | Animal Shelter | $3,216 |
| Kerr's Creek Baptist Church Lexington, VA | Support Worship Activities | $3,215 |
Ready to take the next step with The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation?
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 | $2,050,845 | $1,976,882 | $8,551 | $6,431 | 2 | $6,431 | $6,151 | $15,841 |
| 2022 | $82,514 | $4,411 | $5,800 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,025 | $3,536 | $4,971 |
| 2021 | $83,903 | $8,775 | $5,768 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,025 | $7,032 | $5,556 |
| 2020 | $80,896 | $1,675 | $2,731 | $1,000 | 2 | — | $81 | $4,423 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation is led by David Trombley, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Trombley
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Larry G. Harris (2020–2021) — President & Director
- Former: Rhea Eldridge Harris (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
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 The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation
How much does The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation give each year?
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
How large is The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation?
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation operate?
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation's EIN?
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6434546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Virginia
Greater Good Charities
Seattle, WA
Greater Good Charities supports animal welfare, humanitarian aid, conservation, and disaster response, including through cash grants, supplies, and programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $37,406, though awards ranged widely, and it supports partners in the United States and internationally. Many grants are invitation-only; its website lists opportunities as they become available.
Assets
$24.4M
Grants
357
Total Given
$123.4M
BISSELL Pet Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
BISSELL Pet Foundation funds U.S. animal welfare nonprofits and local-government entities working to reduce pet homelessness, including through adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping, transport, and crisis response. Its 2024 grants ranged from $157 to $30,000, with a median of $1,503, and its network spans all 50 states. Organizations must be approved Partners for Pets members in good standing for at least six months before applying; an online application is required during the submission window.
Assets
$2.8M
Grants
61
Total Given
$210K
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Lansdowne, VA
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation funds education programs that help exceptionally promising students with financial need, including college access, academic enrichment, and support for talented students. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6 to $515,000, with a median of $7,702; it funds across the United States, with most grant dollars going to Virginia. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to its website for current application instructions and eligibility.
Assets
$940.1M
Grants
1,419
Total Given
$25.1M
Donors Trust Inc
Alexandria, VA
Donors Trust supports charities and programs in social welfare, health, the environment, economics, governance, foreign relations, and arts and culture, with a strong emphasis on conservative and libertarian policy and education groups. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000, though awards ranged from $5,038 to $35 million, and recipients were concentrated in Washington, D.C., Virginia, New York, Texas, and California. It does not accept unsolicited requests; donor-advisors recommend grants through their accounts.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
919
Total Given
$282.1M
The Community Foundation Inc
Richmond, VA
The Community Foundation funds health and wellness, education, economic prosperity, and community vibrancy, along with other causes through donor-advised and field-of-interest funds. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1,795,000, with a median of $25,000; 78% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$852.4M
Grants
917
Total Given
$61.8M
America's Charities
Chantilly, VA
AMERICA’S CHARITIES routes donor-directed workplace giving to member charities and provides emergency assistance to eligible employees and people affected by disasters; its reported grants are fiscal-agent disbursements, not awards selected through an application process. In 2025 it reported 808 grants totaling $16.4 million, ranging from $5,000 to $515,354 (median $9,664), to recipients across the United States, with the largest shares going to Pennsylvania, California, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Arizona. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$36.2M
Grants
808
Total Given
$16.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Ruth Harris Joyce Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?