Joseph and Gertrude Larose
Joseph and Gertrude Larose is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing needs including disability services, support for survivors of human trafficking, pregnancy services, disaster relief, homelessness, and youth programs.
Joseph and Gertrude Larose at a glance
In short: Joseph and Gertrude Larose gave $219K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,910
- +99.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,946
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,764,877
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph and Gertrude Larose
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12566 Highview Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Phone: (904) 424-4443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph and Gertrude Larose funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp I Am Special ($15K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph and Gertrude Larose gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 982% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $250K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp I Am Special Fruit Cove, FL | Caring for Persons with Disabilities | $15,000 |
| Dreams Come True Jacksonville, FL | Wish Granting for Terminally Ill | $15,000 |
| Arize Together Jacksonville, FL | Help Survivors Human Trafficking | $15,000 |
| Womens Help Center Jacksonville, FL | Free Pregnancy Services | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Rise up Jacksonville, FL | Local Church Support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Jacksonville, FL | Help Underprivleged Youth | $10,000 |
| Ibuild Altamonte Springs, FL | Apprenticeship for Construction | $10,000 |
| Five Star Veteran Center Jacksonville, FL | Veteran Mental Health Services | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Jacksonville, FL | Assistance with the Needy | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,764,877 | $410,138 | $341,198 | $218,910 | 20 | $288,991 | $114,446 | $251,462 |
| 2023 | $3,657,027 | $163,986 | $231,569 | $110,000 | 13 | $180,497 | $100,368 | $232,342 |
| 2022 | $3,772,610 | $69,128 | $239,606 | $120,000 | 14 | $196,109 | $88,514 | $232,583 |
| 2021 | $3,882,588 | $155,913 | $136,954 | $20,237 | 4 | $128,680 | $124,034 | $242,002 |
| 2020 | $3,849,915 | $250,472 | $361,229 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $115,917 | $208,708 |
| 2019 | $3,999,429 | $203,435 | $229,936 | $113,500 | 19 | — | $94,455 | $208,522 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Gertrude Larose reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Camp I Am Special received a grant for caring for persons with disabilities, and Five Star Veteran Center received support for veteran mental health services. The grantees describe their own missions: Arize Together says it is “breaking the cycle of sexual exploitation,” while Rethreaded says it uses business to create choices for survivors of human trafficking. L’Arche Jacksonville describes its mission as providing a home for life for developmentally disabled adults and offering acceptance, friendship, and spiritual life.
Other supported work includes pregnancy services, disaster relief, assistance for people experiencing homelessness or hardship, youth programs, and construction apprenticeships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $218,910. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the grants reported were $15,000 each to Camp I Am Special, Dreams Come True, Arize Together, Women’s Help Center, and Samaritan’s Purse. Other grants included $10,000 to Five Star Veteran Center, City Rescue Mission, and Rethreaded; $10,000 to St. Augustine Society; and $8,910 to L’Arche Jacksonville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Franklin D Japour as president, Joel Chamberlain as treasurer, Eddie Akel as secretary, and David K Rouse and Pam Mullarkey Robbins as directors.
Joseph and Gertrude Larose is led by Franklin D. Japour, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Franklin D. Japour
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David K. Rouse
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Mullarkey Robbins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Akel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Chamberlain
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Joseph and Gertrude Larose
How much does Joseph and Gertrude Larose give each year?
Joseph and Gertrude Larose gave $219K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 13 grants.
What is Joseph and Gertrude Larose's typical grant size?
Joseph and Gertrude Larose's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,946, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph and Gertrude Larose give grants?
Joseph and Gertrude Larose gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (16 grants).
Does Joseph and Gertrude Larose give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph and Gertrude Larose's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joseph and Gertrude Larose's largest grantees?
Joseph and Gertrude Larose's largest 2024 grantees include Camp I Am Special ($15,000), Dreams Come True ($15,000) and Arize Together ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Gertrude Larose?
Joseph and Gertrude Larose reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph and Gertrude Larose fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Camp I Am Special received a grant for caring for persons with disabilities, and Five Star Veteran Center received support for veteran mental health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Gertrude Larose?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph and Gertrude Larose's EIN?
Joseph and Gertrude Larose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0245987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Joseph and Gertrude Larose accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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