The Joyce Ivy Foundation was established to assist young women in their pursuit of higher education opportunities. As a non-profit organization, The Joyce Ivy Foundation is dedicated to the academic advancement of young women in the Midwest. The Foundation seeks to provide exposure, encouragement, counsel, financial assistance, and employment support to young women who have the academic, intellectual, and leadership potential to attend the nation's most selective institutions of higher education. The Joyce Ivy Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit institution, with 501(c)3 status, in support of higher education. Funding for the Joyce Ivy Foundation is provided by individuals, corporations, and through partnerships with other foundations. The Joyce Ivy Foundation leadership consists of a Board of Directors and senior leadership team, who work in partnership with a network of active volunteers.