Joyce Foundation

The Joyce Foundation is a private foundation that funds various initiatives aimed at improving education, promoting community development, and advancing groundwater governance among other significant projects.

CCI Score

61.63

-0.15% May 31

Latest Event

Joyce Foundation Political Finance Snapshot

The OpenSecrets profile for the Joyce Foundation reveals modest political contributions amounting to $14,050 during the 2024 cycle, with no reported lobbying or outside spending activity. This low-level financial engagement indicates the foundation’s minimal involvement in overt political influence, aligning with practices that resist fueling authoritarian agendas.

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LEADER

Joyce Foundation is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

MAY

20

2025

Joyce Foundation Political Finance Snapshot
39.87

The OpenSecrets profile for the Joyce Foundation reveals modest political contributions amounting to $14,050 during the 2024 cycle, with no reported lobbying or outside spending activity. This low-level financial engagement indicates the foundation’s minimal involvement in overt political influence, aligning with practices that resist fueling authoritarian agendas.
+40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

May 20

The minimal political finance footprint—evidenced by a modest contribution and zero expenditure on lobbying or outside politics—suggests that the Joyce Foundation is not engaging in activities that could support authoritarian or fascist political movements. This measured approach under the Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts category reflects a positive, anti-authoritarian stance.

Joyce Foundation Profile: Summary - OpenSecrets
JAN

01

2024

Joyce Foundation Advances Groundwater Governance Research
80.00

In 2024, the Joyce Foundation examined groundwater governance in the EPA Region 5—a region covering much of the Great Lakes states—in an effort to promote sustainable water management, transparency, and accountability that benefits local communities.
OCT

01

2023

Democracy Guidelines for Voting Rights Funding
67.71

The Joyce Foundation has published guidelines for its Democracy Program outlining permissible activities to fund voter registration education, advocacy, and related litigation, within the limits imposed on private foundations. The guidelines emphasize compliance with legal restrictions while promoting strategies to remove barriers to voting, particularly for marginalized communities.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

May 20

By establishing clear guidelines for funding initiatives that promote voter education, registration, and efforts to combat systemic disenfranchisement, the Joyce Foundation is actively supporting democratic participation. This effort enhances equitable access to voting and reinforces progressive, anti-fascist values through nonpartisan civic engagement.

Democracy Guidelines - The Joyce Foundation
SEP

07

2023

Joyce Foundation Joins Coalition to Revitalize Local News
69.18

The Joyce Foundation joined a national coalition of 22 donors to launch Press Forward, a $500 million initiative over five years to revitalize local journalism, strengthen community cohesion, and support democracy by addressing news deserts and misinformation.
+85

Media Influence and Propaganda

May 20

The initiative addresses the decline in local news and seeks to counter the spread of misinformation by investing substantially in community journalism. This proactive step reinforces media freedom and the public's access to reliable information, essential in resisting authoritarian narratives.

Joyce Joins Press Forward National Coalition to Revitalize Local News
+80

Public and Political Behavior

May 20

By joining a national coalition aimed at revitalizing local journalism and democratic discourse, the Joyce Foundation is taking a clear stand against authoritarian trends that thrive on misinformation and erode trust in public institutions.

Joyce Joins Press Forward National Coalition to Revitalize Local News
JUL

27

2022

Joyce Foundation Boosts Independent Journalism to Strengthen Democracy
56.07

The Joyce Foundation has enhanced its media grantmaking strategy by establishing a dedicated portfolio to support journalism in the Great Lakes region. This initiative, highlighted in a member spotlight by Media Impact Funders, underscores the foundation's commitment to fostering quality public policy reporting and countering misinformation, thereby bolstering democratic discourse.
+70

Executive Political Engagement

May 20

The foundation's leadership, as evidenced by Chief External Affairs Officer Kayce Ataiyero's active role in shaping a consolidated media grantmaking portfolio, demonstrates strong executive political engagement. This proactive approach supports robust public policy debate and reinforces democratic values, positioning the foundation against authoritarian trends.

Member spotlight: The Joyce Foundation
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

May 20

By establishing a dedicated media grantmaking portfolio aimed at strengthening independent journalism and training reporters, the Joyce Foundation is investing in a healthy media ecosystem. This initiative plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable public policy coverage and countering the spread of extremist narratives, which is a key anti-authoritarian measure.

Member spotlight: The Joyce Foundation
JUN

01

2021

Joyce Foundation Funds Progressive Violence Prevention Initiatives
56.96

In June 2021, the Joyce Foundation was reported as a funder of the Biden Community Violence Intervention Collaborative, supporting community-driven approaches to reduce gun violence and counter right-of-center policies. This initiative underscores its commitment to progressive reform and anti-authoritarian practices.
+90

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

May 20

The foundation's robust funding for the Biden Community Violence Intervention Collaborative demonstrates a clear commitment to progressive policies and community-based violence prevention. By financially supporting initiatives that shift focus from punitive policing to public health and social reform approaches, the Joyce Foundation actively counters authoritarian practices and promotes inclusive governance.

Joyce Foundation - InfluenceWatch
+80

Executive Political Engagement

May 20

Historical involvement of influential progressive figures, such as former board member Barack Obama and other politically active leaders, reinforces the foundation's longstanding commitment to liberal public policy. This recent funding effort continues that tradition of using executive engagement to support anti-authoritarian and democratic reforms.

Joyce Foundation - InfluenceWatch