The foundation supports the development of policies that both improve the quality of life for people in the Great Lakes region and serve as models for the rest of the country. The foundation focuses on today’s most pressing problems while also informing the public policy decisions critical to creating opportunity and achieving long-term solutions. The work is based on sound research and is focused on where the foundation can add the most value. The foundation encourages innovative and collaborative approaches with a regional focus and the potential for a national reach.
titles from this organization

Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2017 Homicide Data
Jun 1, 2020
Publisher(s): Violence Policy Center

When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 2017 Homicide Data
Sep 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Violence Policy Center

25 Years of Impactful Grant Making: Gun Violence Prevention Research Supported by the Joyce Foundation
Aug 15, 2019
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation

The Impact of Handgun Purchaser Licensing Laws on Gun Violence
Jun 12, 2019
Publisher(s): Center for Gun Policy and Research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Illinois: Research, Policy Analysis, and Recommendations
Feb 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Center for Gun Policy and Research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Early Education Essentials Illustrations of Strong Organizational Practices in Programs Poised for Improvement
Dec 19, 2018
Publisher(s): Ounce of Prevention Fund; The University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research

Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students
Aug 27, 2018
Publisher(s): Center for Education and the Workforce, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University

American Democracy in Crisis: The Challenges of Voter Knowledge, Participation, and Polarization
Jul 17, 2018
Publisher(s): Public Religion Research Institute

Low-Income Working Families: Rising Inequality Despite Economic Recovery
Apr 16, 2018
Publisher(s): Working Poor Families Project

The Next 100 Questions: A Research Agenda For Ending Gun Violence
Jan 11, 2021
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation

25 Years of Impactful Grant Making: Gun Violence Prevention Research Supported by the Joyce Foundation
Aug 15, 2019
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation

Engaging Communities in Reducing Gun Violence: A Road Map for Safer Communities
Apr 28, 2016
Publisher(s): Urban Institute; Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; Joyce Foundation

2016 Clean Jobs Midwest Survey: An In-depth Look at Clean Energy Employment in the Midwest
Apr 4, 2016
Publisher(s): McKnight Foundation; Joyce Foundation; Energy Foundation; BW Research Partnership; Clean Energy Trust; E2

Empowering Adults to Thrive at Work: Personal Success Skills for 21st Century Jobs: A Report on Promising Research and Practice
Mar 8, 2016
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation; SRI Education

Building Career Pathways for Adult Learners: An Evaluation of Progress in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin After Eight Years of Shifting Gears
Sep 29, 2015
Publisher(s): Joyce Foundation