The Joy Box Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-2338308
Foundation Overview
Based in Rockford, IL, The Joy Box Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $492,334 to organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $187 to $20,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 9 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
62% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Rockford (76%), Loves Park (8%), Carol Stream (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 25% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (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 The Joy Box 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Womens Center | $1,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2025 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Youth | 2025 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,500 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2025 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Biblical-based Education | 2025 |
| Steve Peterson | $2,000 | Baldwin City, KS, US | Missionary To India Help With Travel Expenses | 2025 |
| Rock River Chaplains Association | $20,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Chaplain Services For 1st Respondersvictims | 2025 |
| Dare To Serve | $2,500 | Lewisville, TX, US | Provides Christian Leadership To Young People | 2025 |
| Stu Nelson | $250 | Arnold, MO, US | Christian Mentoring Ministry | 2025 |
| Scott Katrina Moffat | $3,500 | Gainesville, FL, US | Provides Christian Leadership To College Students | 2025 |
| Willow Womens Center | $11,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2024 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $1,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Sharing Christs Love With The Disadvantaged | 2024 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $7,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Youth | 2024 |
| Restoration Ministries | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Provides Christian Counseling To The Needy | 2024 |
| Alaska Christian College | $1,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2024 |
| First Love International | $1,600 | Loves Park, IL, US | Intl Christian Orphanage Assistance | 2024 |
| Bridge Ministries | $1,100 | Rockford, IL, US | Bringing Christian Ministries Together | 2024 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Biblical-based Education | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Harlan, IA, US | Christian Assistance To The Disadvantaged | 2024 |
| Covenant Youth Of Alaska | $1,000 | Eagle River, AK, US | Christian Activities For Alaskan Youth | 2024 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2024 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Share Gods Love With Those In Need | 2024 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2024 |
| Steve Peterson | $7,000 | Baldwin City, KS, US | Missionary To India Help With Travel Expenses | 2024 |
| Amanda Hoffman | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Teacher Reimburse - Medical Expenses | 2024 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation | $2,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Educational Assistance | 2024 |
| Joy Bus Driver | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Meal Delivery To Cancer Patients | 2024 |
| Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation | $250 | Machesney Park, IL, US | Counseling For Families Of Suicide | 2024 |
| Rock River Chaplains Association | $15,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Chaplain Services For 1st Respondersvictims | 2024 |
| Willow Womens Center | $2,500 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2023 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $2,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | To Share Gods Love Through Food & Clothing Pantry | 2023 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Teaching To Youth | 2023 |
| Restoration Ministries | $7,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Christian Counseling | 2023 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2023 |
| First Love International | $6,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | To Provide Christian Missionary Assistance | 2023 |
| Bridge Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Services To Unify Ministries | 2023 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $15,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Education Services | 2023 |
| Dare To Serve | $1,000 | Double Oak, TX, US | Helping Youth Perform Meaningful Work | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Cyak | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Providing Services For Alaskan Teens | 2023 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2023 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Share Gods Love With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Polo Lifeline Pantry | $1,000 | Polo, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Christy Scroeder | $530 | Rockford, IL, US | Assist With Cancer Medical Expense | 2023 |
| Becky Currie | $187 | Rockford, IL, US | Teacher-help Wih Classroom Expenses | 2023 |
| Steve Peterson | $5,000 | Baldwin City, KS, US | Missionary To India Help With Travel Expenses | 2023 |
| Marc | $1,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Provided Air Transportation To Missionaries | 2023 |
| Rockhouse Kids | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Provide Christian After School Activites For Youth | 2023 |
| Willow Womens Center | $2,500 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2023 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $2,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | To Share Gods Love Through Food & Clothing Pantry | 2023 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Teaching To Youth | 2023 |
| Restoration Ministries | $7,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Christian Counseling | 2023 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2023 |
| First Love International | $6,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | To Provide Christian Missionary Assistance | 2023 |
| Bridge Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Services To Unify Ministries | 2023 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $15,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Education Services | 2023 |
| Dare To Serve | $1,000 | Double Oak, TX, US | Helping Youth Perform Meaningful Work | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Cyak | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Providing Services For Alaskan Teens | 2023 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2023 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Share Gods Love With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Polo Lifeline Pantry | $1,000 | Polo, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2023 |
| Christy Scroeder | $530 | Rockford, IL, US | Assist With Cancer Medical Expense | 2023 |
| Becky Currie | $187 | Rockford, IL, US | Teacher-help Wih Classroom Expenses | 2023 |
| Steve Peterson | $5,000 | Baldwin City, KS, US | Missionary To India Help With Travel Expenses | 2023 |
| Marc | $1,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Provided Air Transportation To Missionaries | 2023 |
| Rockhouse Kids | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Provide Christian After School Activites For Youth | 2023 |
| Willow Womens Center | $2,500 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $2,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | To Share Gods Love Through Food & Clothing Pantry | 2022 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Teaching To Youth | 2022 |
| Restoration Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Christian Counseling | 2022 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2022 |
| First Love International | $3,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | To Provide Christian Missionary Assistance | 2022 |
| Bridge Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Services To Unify Ministries | 2022 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $4,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Education Services | 2022 |
| Dare To Serve | $2,500 | Double Oak, TX, US | Helping Youth Perform Meaningful Work | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Cyak | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Providing Services For Alaskan Teens | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $1,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| First Evangelical Covenant Church | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Christian Instruction | 2022 |
| Anchor Covenant Church | $2,500 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | Christian Church Community Service | 2022 |
| Evangelical Covenant Church | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Mission Advancement And Christian Teaching | 2022 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Share Gods Love With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Polo Lifeline Pantry | $1,000 | Polo, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Willow Womens Center | $2,500 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $2,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | To Share Gods Love Through Food & Clothing Pantry | 2022 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Teaching To Youth | 2022 |
| Restoration Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Christian Counseling | 2022 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2022 |
| First Love International | $3,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | To Provide Christian Missionary Assistance | 2022 |
| Bridge Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Services To Unify Ministries | 2022 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $4,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Education Services | 2022 |
| Dare To Serve | $2,500 | Double Oak, TX, US | Helping Youth Perform Meaningful Work | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Cyak | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Providing Services For Alaskan Teens | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $1,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| First Evangelical Covenant Church | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Christian Instruction | 2022 |
| Anchor Covenant Church | $2,500 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | Christian Church Community Service | 2022 |
| Evangelical Covenant Church | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Mission Advancement And Christian Teaching | 2022 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Share Gods Love With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Polo Lifeline Pantry | $1,000 | Polo, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Willow Womens Center | $2,500 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $2,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | To Share Gods Love Through Food & Clothing Pantry | 2022 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Teaching To Youth | 2022 |
| Restoration Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Christian Counseling | 2022 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,000 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2022 |
| First Love International | $3,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | To Provide Christian Missionary Assistance | 2022 |
| Bridge Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Services To Unify Ministries | 2022 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $4,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Education Services | 2022 |
| Dare To Serve | $2,500 | Double Oak, TX, US | Helping Youth Perform Meaningful Work | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Cyak | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Providing Services For Alaskan Teens | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $1,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| First Evangelical Covenant Church | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Christian Instruction | 2022 |
| Anchor Covenant Church | $2,500 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | Christian Church Community Service | 2022 |
| Evangelical Covenant Church | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Mission Advancement And Christian Teaching | 2022 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Share Gods Love With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Polo Lifeline Pantry | $1,000 | Polo, IL, US | Sharing Food With Those In Need | 2022 |
| Willow Womens Center | $2,000 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2021 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $5,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | To Share Gods Love Through Food & Clothing Pantry | 2021 |
| Rock River Chaplains Association | $12,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Counseling To First Responders | 2021 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $9,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Teaching To Youth | 2021 |
| Restoration Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Christian Counseling | 2021 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,500 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2021 |
| First Love International | $1,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | To Provide Christian Missionary Assistance | 2021 |
| Bridge Ministries | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Services To Unify Ministries | 2021 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Education Services | 2021 |
| Dare To Serve | $5,500 | Double Oak, TX, US | Helping Youth Perform Meaningful Work | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2021 |
| Cyak | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Providing Services For Alaskan Teens | 2021 |
| Pioneers | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | To Provide Foreign Missions Assistance | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2021 |
| Becky Currie | $950 | Rockford, IL, US | Benevolent Gift - Reimbursement | 2021 |
| Kris Gargani | $250 | Rockford, IL, US | Benevolent Gift - Reimbursement | 2021 |
| Willow Womens Center | $2,500 | Beloit, WI, US | Provides Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2020 |
| St Germain Free Church | $5,000 | Saint Germain, WI, US | To Develop Christian Fellowship & Love | 2020 |
| Northwoods Share Ministry | $3,500 | Eagle River, WI, US | To Share Gods Love Through Food & Clothing Pantry | 2020 |
| Links Players International | $1,000 | Clovis, CA, US | To Develop Bible Studies | 2020 |
| Rock River Chaplains Association | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Counseling To First Responders | 2020 |
| Stateline Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Teaching To Youth | 2020 |
| Restoration Ministries | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Christian Counseling | 2020 |
| Alaska Christian College | $2,500 | Soldotna, AK, US | Christian College Education | 2020 |
| First Love International | $1,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | To Provide Christian Missionary Assistance | 2020 |
| Bridge Ministries | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Providing Services To Unify Ministries | 2020 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $8,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Education Services | 2020 |
| Dare To Serve | $7,500 | Double Oak, TX, US | Helping Youth Perform Meaningful Work | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Rockford, IL, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2020 |
| Cyak | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Providing Services For Alaskan Teens | 2020 |
| Pioneers | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | To Provide Foreign Missions Assistance | 2020 |
| The Polo Life Line Food Pantry | $500 | Polo, IL, US | To Provide Food Service For The Needy | 2020 |
| All-in Ministries | $500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Sharing Christs Love With Those In Need | 2020 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Christian Counseling To Pregnant Women | 2020 |
| Jesus Calvillo | $4,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Benevolent Financial Assistance-rrca Head Chap | 2020 |
| Patricia Riggins | $3,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Benevolent Financial Assistance-rrca Secretary | 2020 |
| Kevin Worchot | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Benevolent Covid Financial Assistance | 2020 |
| Marcia Cochran | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Benevolent Covid Financial Assistance | 2020 |
| Ben Eash | $1,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Benevolent Covid Financial Assistance | 2020 |
| Samantha Cohan | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Benevolent Covid Financial Assistance | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-2338308 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2204 JONQUIL PL Rockford, IL 61107-1620 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Joy Box Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President Director | Randall K Reese |
|---|---|
| Secretary Director | Jane Reese |
| Director | Joshua M Reese |
| Director | Marcus P Reese |
| Director | Jacob R Reese |
Forms 990-PF
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