Grant Request Spread the Joy Foundation

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Spread the Joy Foundation
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Mailing Address: 500 Ridgeview Road
City: Princeton
State: New Jersey
Postal Code: 08540
Main Phone: 6175711701
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.spreadthejoy.org
Employer ID Number: 83-2047592
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: June 5
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Joy Box Delivery Program
Project Description:

Our foundation will deliver 400 Joy Boxes to hospitalized children battling illness across the state of Florida through our Outpatient Joy Box Delivery Program. Designed for children receiving ongoing outpatient medical care each Joy Box is filled with therapeutic arts and crafts, magic tricks, toys, and craft activities to bring joy through long, isolating treatment journeys. Every item inside has been tested and approved by child life services and is trauma-informed. Our post-receipt assessment study showed a 91% improvement in children’s psychological affect after receiving a surprise Joy Box, and our boxes are 100% clinician-recommended!

Total Project Budget: 100000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Corporate Packing Parties (75K committed); Fundraising events x2 (5-7K potential per event)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: State of Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 4-17

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Simran
Contact Last Name: Hotchandani
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 6175711701
Contact Email: simran@spreadthejoy.org