Joseph Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Louisville, KY EIN: 47-3848824

Joseph Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports 35 grants totaling $4,723, while its 2025 filing reports no grants.

Key facts about Joseph Family Foundation Inc

EIN
47-3848824
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Total assets
$24,158
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$24K

+15.1% YoY

Revenue

$4K

+263.7% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$1K

-80.5% YoY

Expenses

$1K

-80.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Joseph Family Foundation Inc gives

  • 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 106% 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2024 grantees include organizations working in education and support for families, community life, arts and culture, hospice care, children’s health and well-being, and stewardship of public lands. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $4,723. Listed grants included $500 to Family Scholar House Inc, $297 to Jewish Community of Louisville Inc, $100 each to Fund for the Arts Inc, Kentucky to the World Inc, and Hosparus Inc Hosparus Health, and $50 each to The WHAS Crusade for Children Inc and Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

Family Scholar House describes its mission as helping single parents and young adults formerly in foster care obtain post-secondary education leading to a livable wage. Jewish Community of Louisville describes its mission as building and sustaining a vibrant, caring, inclusive community rooted in Jewish values. Fund for the Arts says it works toward a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs and engages with the arts. Kentucky to the World says its mission is to elevate Kentucky’s cultural and intellectual reputation globally. Hosparus says it assists terminally ill people and their families with physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, regardless of ability to pay. The WHAS Crusade for Children says it works to improve life for children with identified health care, educational, and emotional wellness needs. Rocky Mountain Conservancy says it promotes stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park and similar lands through education and philanthropy.

How to Apply

The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The listed 2024 grants include organizations based in Louisville, Kentucky, and one based in Estes Park, Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

LouisvilleNew YorkWashingtonEast TroyEstes ParkAtlantaClermontDallasIndianapolisShelbyville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 37 grants2023 35 grants2024 0 grants2025

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $5K (2023). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $5K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

72 grants across all recorded years

72<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2025 $24,158 $4,408 $1,231 0
2024 $20,981 $1,212 $6,260 35 grants totaling $4,723
2023 $26,029 $31,458 $5,736 37 grants totaling $5,334
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$24,158$20,981$26,029
Revenue$4,408$1,212$31,458
Expenses$1,231$6,260$5,736
Qualifying Distributions$1,120$5,753$5,734
Net Investment Income$750$1,096$30,606
Distributable Amount$1,060$1,246—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Alfred S Joseph III as president, Anne W Joseph as secretary, and Alix Joseph and Amy Joseph Landon as directors.

Joseph Family Foundation Inc is led by Alfred S. Joseph III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Alfred S. Joseph III

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Alix Joseph

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Joseph Landon

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Anne W. Joseph

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 172 Arrowhead Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 893-5427

Frequently asked questions about Joseph Family Foundation Inc

How large is Joseph Family Foundation Inc?

Joseph Family Foundation Inc reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Joseph Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2024 grantees include organizations working in education and support for families, community life, arts and culture, hospice care, children’s health and well-being, and stewardship of public lands. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it 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 ↑

Where does Joseph Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The listed 2024 grants include organizations based in Louisville, Kentucky, and one based in Estes Park, Colorado.

What is Joseph Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Joseph Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3848824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Joseph Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.

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