Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation
Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $178K.
Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation gave $178K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $45K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $178,410
- +83.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $44,603
- +221.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,434
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was DAF GIVING360 - RSMKD Giving Fund ($150K). Together the top 4 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation gives
- Giving grew 212% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $328K (2021). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAF GIVING360 - RSMKD Giving Fund Omaha, NE | General Purpose | $150,272 |
| DAF GIVING360 - Jeremy & Ana Donor Fund Omaha, NE | General Purpose | $21,471 |
| DAF GIVING360 - Dennis & Alyssa Charity Fund Omaha, NE | General Purpose | $3,396 |
| DAF GIVING360 - C&L Charity Fund Omaha, NE | General Purpose | $3,271 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $1,017 | $183,785 | $178,410 | 4 | $180,973 | — | $1,324 |
| 2025 | $182,768 | $11,639 | $102,569 | $97,000 | 7 | $99,338 | $9,302 | $11,817 |
| 2024 | $273,777 | $219,909 | $166,500 | $164,500 | 7 | $164,500 | $97,878 | $7,989 |
| 2023 | $220,745 | $196,879 | $59,278 | $57,119 | 5 | $57,119 | $104,871 | $5,577 |
| 2022 | $83,144 | $35,004 | $22,651 | $21,000 | 3 | $21,000 | $4 | $3,841 |
| 2021 | $70,791 | $213,053 | $329,677 | $328,000 | 5 | — | $88 | $8,037 |
| 2020 | $187,415 | $5,102 | $279,317 | $277,364 | 7 | — | $5,102 | $13,504 |
| 2019 | $461,630 | $373,336 | $268,500 | $267,000 | 4 | — | $3,336 | $17,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation is led by Dennis K. Law, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dennis K. Law
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher K. Law
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy K. Law
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald K. Law
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Loretta Law Foundation
How much does Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation give each year?
Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation gave $178K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $97K across 7 grants.
What is Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $12,434, and its average grant was $44,603, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation give grants?
Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (4 grants).
Does Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation's EIN?
Joseph and Loretta Law Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1235333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 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 August 29, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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