Joy In Blue Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-0528682
Foundation Overview
Based in Litchfield Park, AZ, Joy In Blue Foundation has awarded 246 grants totaling $7,995,460 to organizations in Minnesota, District of Columbia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $125 to $155,000, with a median award of $30,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$7,995,460
Total Assets
$27,945,639
Median Grant (all grants)
$30,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$30,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%
8 of 62 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Minnesota
49% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (37%), Saint Paul (37%), Hopkins (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+19%
Stable funding levels with 19% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Joy In Blue Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Humane Society | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Baby2baby | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Bail Project Inc | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute Inc | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Books For Keeps Inc | $20,000 | Athens, GA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Boston College Trustees | $100,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Drinan Family Fund In Support Of Public Interest Law | 2024 |
| Crossroads Fund | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| For The Good | $30,000 | Glenwood Spgs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Great River Greening | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $35,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | More Dogs, More Impact Breeding Program | 2024 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Minnpost | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| National Science And Technology Medals Foundation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Inc | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $20,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Solid Ground | $34,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Sustainafest Inc | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| University Of Georgia Foundation | $20,000 | Athens, GA, US | Jill Crim Memorial Fund (Ugaf Fund #7176599) | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws (Umf Fund #21206) | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $16,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund (Umf Fund #22982) | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund (Umf Fund #22981) | 2024 |
| Vision To Learn | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Women's Advocates | $40,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Women's Advocates | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Alternative Shelter Expansion | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Animal Humane Society | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Baby2baby | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Bail Project Inc | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute Inc | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Books For Keeps Inc | $20,000 | Athens, GA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Boston College Trustees | $100,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Drinan Family Fund In Support Of Public Interest Law | 2024 |
| Crossroads Fund | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| For The Good | $30,000 | Glenwood Spgs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Great River Greening | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $35,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | More Dogs, More Impact Breeding Program | 2024 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Minnpost | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| National Science And Technology Medals Foundation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Inc | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $20,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Solid Ground | $34,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Sustainafest Inc | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| University Of Georgia Foundation | $20,000 | Athens, GA, US | Jill Crim Memorial Fund (Ugaf Fund #7176599) | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws (Umf Fund #21206) | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $16,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund (Umf Fund #22982) | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund (Umf Fund #22981) | 2024 |
| Vision To Learn | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Women's Advocates | $40,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| Women's Advocates | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Alternative Shelter Expansion | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2024 |
| 21st Century Education Foundation Inc | $40,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Science Of Reading Professional Learning Series | 2023 |
| Animal Humane Society | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Athletes Serving Athletes Inc | $75,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Baby2baby | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Bail Project Inc | $100,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $15,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating Inc | $10,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| For The Good | $30,000 | Glenwood Spgs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Great River Greening | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Bioeyes | 2023 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $66,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Minnpost | $4,999 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Refugee And Immigrant Center For Education And Legal Services | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $20,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Solid Ground | $48,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| The Connection Inc | $50,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| The Sanneh Foundation Inc | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Together Rising | $50,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Georgia Foundation | $30,000 | Athens, GA, US | Jill Crim Memorial Fund (Ugaf Fund #7176599) | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws (Umf Fund #21206) | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Domestic Study Away Scholarship (Umf Fund #24894) | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $53,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund (Umf Fund #22982) | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund (Umf Fund #22981) | 2023 |
| Vision To Learn | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Women's Advocates | $35,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | $45,112 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Edison High School - Concordia Language Villages French Field Trip | 2022 |
| Animal Humane Society | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Bail Project Inc | $100,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | $90,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Obama Presidential Center | 2022 |
| Boston College Trustees | $20,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Campus School At Boston College Operating Support | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $15,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Center For Ecotechnology Inc | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Charting Careers Inc | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| For The Good | $45,000 | Glenwood Spgs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Great River Greening | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Bioeyes | 2022 |
| Live Water Co | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Red Lake Nation College | $20,000 | Red Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Refugee And Immigrant Center For Education And Legal Services | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Solid Ground | $41,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Together Rising | $50,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Domestic Study Away Scholarship | 2022 |
| Women's Advocates | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Wye River Upper School Inc | $25,000 | Centreville, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | $45,112 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Edison High School - Concordia Language Villages French Field Trip | 2022 |
| Animal Humane Society | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Bail Project Inc | $100,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | $90,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Obama Presidential Center | 2022 |
| Boston College Trustees | $20,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Campus School At Boston College Operating Support | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $15,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Center For Ecotechnology Inc | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Charting Careers Inc | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| For The Good | $45,000 | Glenwood Spgs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Great River Greening | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Bioeyes | 2022 |
| Live Water Co | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Red Lake Nation College | $20,000 | Red Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Refugee And Immigrant Center For Education And Legal Services | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Solid Ground | $41,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Together Rising | $50,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Domestic Study Away Scholarship | 2022 |
| Women's Advocates | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Wye River Upper School Inc | $25,000 | Centreville, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | $45,112 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Edison High School - Concordia Language Villages French Field Trip | 2022 |
| Animal Humane Society | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Association Of Small Foundations | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Bail Project Inc | $100,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | $90,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Obama Presidential Center | 2022 |
| Boston College Trustees | $20,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Campus School At Boston College Operating Support | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $15,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Center For Ecotechnology Inc | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Charting Careers Inc | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| For The Good | $45,000 | Glenwood Spgs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Great River Greening | $25,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Helping Paws Inc | $25,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Bioeyes | 2022 |
| Live Water Co | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | $30,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Red Lake Nation College | $20,000 | Red Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Refugee And Immigrant Center For Education And Legal Services | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Solid Ground | $41,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Together Rising | $50,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Domestic Study Away Scholarship | 2022 |
| Women's Advocates | $35,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Wye River Upper School Inc | $25,000 | Centreville, MD, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Achievempls | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Edison High School - Concordia Language Villages French Field Trip | 2021 |
| Animal Humane Society | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Philanthropy | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Bail Project | $155,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | $32,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Obama Presidential Center | 2021 |
| Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc | $40,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Books For Keeps | $10,000 | Athens, GA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Carnegie Institution Of Washington | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Bioeyes | 2021 |
| Center For Ecotechnology Inc | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Crossroads Fund | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| For The Good | $25,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Great River Greening | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Helping Paws Of Minnesota Inc | $20,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts Inc | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Public Radio American Public Media | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Penumbra Theatre | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Refugee & Immigrant Center For Education & Legal Services | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Smithsonian Institution Office Of Sponsored Projects | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | National Museum Of African American History And Culture | 2021 |
| Solid Ground | $41,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Solid Ground | $76,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Capital Project | 2021 |
| University Of Georgia Foundation | $10,000 | Athens, GA, US | Jill Crim Memorial Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws | 2021 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Womens Advocates Inc | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Minnpost | $125 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Minnpost Festival | 2021 |
| Animal Humane Society | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Association Of Black Foundation Executives Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| The Bail Project | $114,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $5,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Carnegie Institution Of Washington | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Bioeyes | 2020 |
| Center For Ecotechnology Inc | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | $105,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Vote Your Voice | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| For The Good | $25,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Great River Greening | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| The History Theatre Inc | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Helping Paws Of Minnesota Inc | $20,000 | Hopkins, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| International Institute Of Minnesota | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Minnesota Public Radio American Public Media | $30,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Penumbra Theatre | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Policing Equity | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Refugee & Immigrant Center For Education & Legal Services | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Solid Ground | $41,000 | White Bear Lake, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Boynton Paws | 2020 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Discovery Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Next Generation Global Engagement Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Univ. Of Mn Student Emergency Fund | 2020 |
| Womens Advocates Inc | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Joy In Blue Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 83-0528682 |
| Website | http://www.joyinbluefoundation.org |
| Address | 5115 N DYSART RD STE 202 PMB 601 Litchfield Pk, AZ 85340-3036 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Joy In Blue Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Laura Jean Rathmann |
|---|---|
| Treasurer/secretary | Richard G Rathmann |
| Director | Kaeli J Rathmann |
Forms 990-PF
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March 2026
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