JOYD Foundation
Tips for Applicants
As a newly established foundation (registered November 2025), approach with clear alignment to their stated mission of funding mental health research and suicide prevention. Emphasize evidence-based approaches, measurable outcomes, and alignment with their focus on the 'Pillars of Human Happiness' research. Consider partnering on their 727K Run initiative or submitting research proposals that align with their wellness and mental health prevention priorities.
Giving Philosophy
JOYD Foundation approaches its giving through partnerships with leading mental health researchers and experts to fund evidence-based research into human happiness and mental wellbeing. It values scientific rigor, prevention-focused interventions addressing known contributors to mental distress (chronic stress, poor sleep, social disconnection, low physical activity), and making research findings freely accessible to the public.