The Joy Bus
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
56
Grants recorded
102
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds The Joy Bus?
The Joy Bus is funded by 56 grantmakers, led by Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc ($839K), Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust ($259K), BHHS Legacy Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Joy Bus between 2020–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2026) to $981K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
What grants has The Joy Bus received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai XXXXX6008 | GENERAL | $56,200 |
| 2026 | The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2026 | John F Long Foundation Inc | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Dignity Health | COMMUNITY HEALTH | $152,500 |
| 2025 | Mercy Care | COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT | $149,780 |
| 2025 | Del E Webb Foundation | TWO EXHAUST RANGE HOODS & RENOVATE DOORWAY | $122,000 |
| 2025 | Mary H Storer Foundation | GENERAL USE | $90,000 |
| 2025 | Thunderbirds Charities | COMMUNITY OUTREACH/QUALITY OF LIFE | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Sundt Foundation | NOURISHMENT PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
| 2025 | MJ Insurance Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Portenier Foundation | FUND PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Rick Oehme Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John F Long Foundation Inc | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Synchrony Foundation | FUNDING SUPPORTS GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING. | $2,750 |
| 2025 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Lagomarsino Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Dermody Properties Foundation | GRANTS WILL BE USED FOR THE MORE THAN A MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM NEEDS (EXCEPT STAFF-RELATED COSTS). | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Seid-Carro Family Foundation | GENERAL | $250 |
| 2024 | James M Cox Foundation of Georgia Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Mary H Storer Foundation | GENERAL USE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,250 |
| 2024 | The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED VAN THAT IS USED TO DELIVER SHELF-STABLE AND FROZEN MEALS TO 100 CANCER PATIENTS EACH WEEK. | $20,090 |
| 2024 | The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc | SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Foundation for Community and Health | GRANT AWARD-MENTAL HEALTH FUNDS | $18,292 |
| 2024 | Amritam Foundation | CHARITABLE/HEALTH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Financial Credit Union | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Portenier Foundation | Fund Program | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Colten Cowell Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $4,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 102 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Joy Bus?
The Joy Bus is funded by 56 grantmakers, led by Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc ($839K), Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust ($259K), BHHS Legacy Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Joy Bus between 2020–2026.
Who is The Joy Bus's largest funder?
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Joy Bus, with $839K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has The Joy Bus received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Joy Bus across 102 grants from 56 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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