Colins Joy Project

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“Colins Joy Project, Inc. Form 990 EZ Part 1 Question 8 - $1 is revenue from interest in our bank account Question 10 - we granted $25000 to Experience Camps to support 134 grieving children to attend summer camp. Question 16 - our expenses are for non-fundraising event costs (such as street fairs and community events) and supporting our NYC and Boston marathon teams Form 990 EZ Part 3 Colins Joy Project aims to bring joy to families by building play spaces that bring families and community together and by partnering with local non-profit organizations who fund family focused programming. *Principal Activities:** - **Grants to Community Partners:** Funding programs at local non-profit organizations that support families through early childhood education and fitness programs, literacy and music programs, preschool playgroups, summer camps, healthy eating programs, after school clubs, and family engagement. - **Playground Revitalization:** Building and enhancing safe, accessible playgrounds in the greater Boston area. - **Family Support Programs:** Funding programs that support families with resource needs, as well as grieving families and children undergoing medical care. One example of this is a $25,000 grant to Experience Camps to support 134 grieving children to attend camp. - **Special Projects:** Initiating unique efforts such as holiday gift drives, book drives, and back to school drives for local non-profit organizations. **Population Served:** Our reach extends throughout Boston with a focus on young children and families, particularly those from diverse and under-resourced neighborhoods, ensuring all children can experience the joy of play and learning. **Geographic Areas Served:** Rooted in the South Boston community, the reach of Colins Joy Project extends throughout Boston, as our partners serve diverse neighborhoods from Boston including Dorchester, Roxbury, Hyde Park, Mattapan, the South End and other neighborhoods. Form 990 EZ #35 All inventory sales were of merchandise that was donated to Colins Joy Project, Inc for fundraising purposes. All monies raised from fundraising support our grant giving in 2025.”