John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph is a private foundation, based in Narragansett, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $84K.
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph at a glance
In short: John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph gave $69K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,000
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,667
- +52.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,072,750
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (54% 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 John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uri Foundation ($20K). Together the top 9 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $71K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uri Foundation Kingston, RI | General | $20,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | General | $15,000 |
| Narragansett Police Department Narragansett, RI | General | $10,000 |
| Worcester State Foundation Worcester, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Renewal Homes Wilmington, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Providence, RI | General | $5,000 |
| Stamford Food Bank Stamford, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island Muckaneers Cranston, RI | General | $1,000 |
| South County Museum Narragansett, RI | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,072,750 | $99,081 | $83,596 | $69,000 | 9 | $69,000 | $84,485 | $71,270 |
| 2024 | $1,063,755 | $178,649 | $84,840 | $70,500 | 14 | $70,500 | $177,923 | $66,478 |
| 2023 | $965,502 | $83,428 | $64,502 | $52,290 | 9 | $52,290 | $71,216 | $60,549 |
| 2022 | $959,156 | $131,176 | $79,091 | $66,720 | 19 | $66,720 | $118,805 | $60,718 |
| 2021 | $933,562 | $90,815 | $78,018 | $65,585 | 16 | $65,585 | $78,382 | $68,077 |
| 2020 | $893,369 | $52,023 | $79,593 | $67,850 | 16 | — | $40,280 | $58,393 |
| 2019 | $912,987 | $42,812 | $65,717 | $53,600 | 13 | — | $30,695 | $58,351 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John P. Joseph
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley A. Joseph
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph
How much does John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph give each year?
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph gave $69K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 14 grants.
What is John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's typical grant size?
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,667, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph give grants?
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph gives mostly in Rhode Island: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (36%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (2 grants) and Narragansett, RI (2 grants).
Does John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's largest grantees?
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's largest 2025 grantees include Uri Foundation ($20,000), Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,000) and Narragansett Police Department ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph?
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (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.
What is John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's EIN?
John P Joseph & Kelley a Joseph's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6665127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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