Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation
Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $659K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $4K.
Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $658,731
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Xavier University of Louisiana ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology to fund student scholarships & to be used to promote the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology and/or celebrate the achievements of students in the department (e.g., student recognition events, awards, departmental programming, or other activities that highlight student success) | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $658,731 | $11,371 | $32,831 | $15,000 | 2 | $25,143 | $4,383 | $37,524 |
| 2024 | $680,191 | $139,821 | $20,072 | $5,000 | 2 | $11,971 | $14,220 | $30,660 |
| 2023 | $557,942 | $232,367 | $13,742 | — | — | $10,654 | $4,733 | $17,225 |
| 2022 | $339,317 | $109,252 | $13,436 | — | — | $11,288 | $7,104 | $12,106 |
| 2021 | $243,501 | $250,001 | $6,500 | — | — | $6,500 | $1 | $438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation is led by Lana M. Joseph-Ford, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lana M. Joseph-Ford
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation
How much does Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation give each year?
Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation?
Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation reported $659K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation operate?
Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation's EIN?
Dr Lana Joseph-Ford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3094059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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