Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Community Impact Grants benefit nonprofit organizations who can receive funding for a variety of programs that bring joy to kids battling hunger or illness.

Geographic Scope: Across the United States

Focus Areas:

  • Programs serving kids battling hunger
  • Programs serving kids battling illness
  • Food pantries
  • Children's hospitals
  • Camps
  • Programs designed to provide joy to those who need it most

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations nominated by members of the Dunkin' community, including franchisees and crew members

Application Status: By invitation only through a nomination process

Contact Information:

  • Email: dunkinjoy@inspirebrands.com
  • Address: 130 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021

Background: The Joy in Childhood Foundation provides grants to hundreds of nonprofits annually, made possible through support from Dunkin', Dunkin' franchisees, corporate partners, and guests.

What Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
305
Total given
$9.5M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$6,000–$1M
  • By dollars: Illinois 18%, New York 13%, Massachusetts 12%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Feeding America · Chicago, IL

    Support Sick and Hungry Kids

    $1M

  • Children's Hospital Corporation · Boston, MA

    Support Sick and Hungry Kids

    $370K

  • Philabundance · Philadelphia, PA

    Support Sick and Hungry Kids

    $223K

  • Nemours Children's Health · Jacksonville, FL

    Support Sick and Hungry Kids

    $200K

  • Children's National Hospital Foundation · Silver Spring, MD

    Support Sick and Hungry Kids

    $196K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Hunger
  • Food security

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