Reported officers (all unpaid)
No paid executives reported in 2024. JOY OF GIVING SOMETHING INC reported 5 unpaid officers and board members on its 990-PF.
President
Director
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Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.7M
Itemized grants
50
Median grant
$35k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Photographic Arts SDMA | San Diego, CA | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $402k |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $220k |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | LOS ANGELES, CA | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $199k |
| Carnegie Museum of Art | Pittsburgh, PA | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $178k |
| Trustees of Indiana University Eskinazi Museum ART | Bloomington, IN | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $163k |
| Museum of City of New York | NEW YORK, NY | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $104k |
| Light Work Visual Studies Inc | Syracuse, NY | Urban Video Project (UVP), a program of Light Work in partnership with the Everson Museum of Art and Onondaga County, is an outdoor architectural projection venue dedicated to the public presentation of film, video and moving image arts. UVP is one of few projects in the United States dedicated to ongoing public projections and adds a new chapter to Central New York's legacy as one of the birthplaces of video art using cutting-edge technology to bring art of the highest caliber to Syracuse, NY | $100k |
| The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $92k |
| NewYork Foundation for the Arts | Brooklyn, NY | To support fellowships for Photographers working in New York State.Through A Donor Advised Fund at the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) JGS was able to support Dear Dave, a tri-annual publication of photography and writing, celebrating a community of visual thinking with affection and mirth, publishing idiosyncratic and original work that is deserving of further recognition. Dear Dave, is interested in the most unpredictable work of all genres and sensibilities, and from the familiar to the unknown. | $80k |
| International Center of Photography | New York, NY | Scholarships And Afterschool Photography.Working in partnership with JGS and DWL, ICP developed a curriculum designed specifically for the afterschool environment. ICP delivers a professional development workshop to JGS grantees each year, along with providing the curriculum, technical support for equipment purchases and workflow systems. | $75k |
| The Getty | Los Angeles, CA | ARTWORK / PHOTOGRAPHY | $66k |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | New York, NY | The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society. | $65k |
| The Fund for Public Schools | New York, NY | An annual program of JGS provides grants to six NYC DOE Schools to purchase photographic equipment. Equipment grant for public schools | $59k |
| Aperture Foundation | New York, NY | To support theAperture JGS Book Award.The goal of the Award is to support deserving artists whose work holds the potential to shape the fieldof photography. | $50k |
| Penumbra Foundation | New York, NY | To support purchase of 3-D scanners and printers to support youth programming and workshops.Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit organization that brings together the Art and Science of Photography through education, research, outreach, public and residency programs.Its goal is to be a comprehensive resource for photographers at any level, artists, students, professionals, historians, researchers, conservators, and curators. | $45k |
| Regents of the University of California | Davis, CA | Support for JGS Fellows Program | $37k |
| Samuel Field YM&YWCA Inc | Little Neck, NY | Afterschool Program | $36k |
| Blue Sky Gallery | Portland, OR | Support artists working in photography and related media. Founded as The Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts by a goup of five young photographers in 1975, Blue Sky quickly established itself as an important venue for local photography. In a short period of time, the organization expanded its offerings to include national and international artists, many of whom exhibited at Blue Sky early in their careers. Blue Sky's special endeavor continues to be the exhibition of emerging and established artists that exemplify the finest in photographic vision and innovation. As such, Blue Sky has earned the accolade as having "the best record of discovering new photographers of any artists' space in the country." | $35k |
| The Center for Photography at Woodstock Inc | Kingston, NY | Support artists working in photography and related media.CPW is a vital hub for dialogue and discovery in photography and related media, bringing together a diverse array of artists and a vibrant community with a strong artistic tradition. Through its programs, CPW fosters opportunities to create and explore photography, and celebrate its role in contemporary culture. | $35k |
| En Foco Inc | Bronx, NY | Support artists working in photography.En Foco, Inc. is a non-profit that supports U.S.-based photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander heritage. Founded in 1974, En Foco makes their work visible to the art world, yet remains accessible to under-served communities. Through exhibitions, workshops, events, and publications, it provides professional recognition, honoraria, and assistance to photographers as they grow into different stages of their careers. | $35k |
| The Fabric Workshop and Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Support artists in residence program and/or exhibits and publications that feature artists working in photography.The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted both to the creation and presentation of innovative works of art. Its Artist-in-Residence Program provides artists at all stages of their careers with the opportunity to collaborate with FWM as they experiment with new materials and new media, taking their work in fresh and often unexpected directions. Founded in 1977 by Marion "Kippy" Boulton Stroud (1939-2015), FWM presents ambitious exhibitions which convey a story of contemporary art that unites process with finished works. | $35k |
| Houston Center for Photography | Houston, TX | Support artists working in photography. Houston Center for Photography is an organization dedicated to the art of photography. Starting in 1981 as a small visual artists' organization, HCP has grown to become an exemplary fine art organization. Our gallery-free to the public-features some of the finest works of contemporary photography. HCP also offers over 300 photography classes and workshops year-round. | $35k |
| TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image | Philadelphia, PA | to Support Artist Residence Photography. TILT is centered on the importance of contemporary image-making as an ever-evolving art form. In doing so, TILT seeks to build and support a just and equitable community of dedicated visual creatives and audiences. TILT works to create a space built upon trust and respect to best celebrate our community and its creativity as we provide educational programming, residencies, events, exhibitions, and public programs that celebrate our collaborators and community to accomplish our mission. | $35k |
| San Francisco Camerawork | San Francisco, CA | SF Camerawork provokes discovery, experimentation, and exchange through exhibitions and experiences for all who value new ideas in photography. SF Camerawork is a long-standing leader in the San Francisco arts milieu. The organization was founded in 1974 by a collective of artists who welcomed experimental photography, unconventional techniques, and sociopolitical themes and who fostered a range of alternative styles and approaches. | $35k |
| Silver Eye Center for Photography | Pittsburgh, PA | Support artists working in photography and related media. Silver Eye promotes the power of contemporary photography as a fine art medium by creating original exhibitions, unique educational programing, and a space for artists to learn, create, and connect through our digital lab. Our programs are dedicated to supporting the work of emerging, mid-career, and under-recognized artists and sharing that work with our diverse audience in engaging and meaningful ways. | $35k |
Financial trend
Revenue and expenses over time
JOY OF GIVING SOMETHING INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
RevenueExpenses
$402k
$4.9M
2023
$890k
$3.4M
2024
Total revenue and total expenses from IRS Form 990 filings.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Sector benchmark
What Arts, Culture & Humanities executives earn in New York
JOY OF GIVING SOMETHING INC reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable arts, culture & humanities organization in New York earns a median of $67,385.
25th percentile
$25k
Median
$67,385
75th percentile
$134k
90th percentile
$254k
These are arts, culture & humanities sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 2,087 organizations across 2,087 filings (2020 – 2024).
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In 2024, JOY OF GIVING SOMETHING INC reported $890k in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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