Joseph Family Foundation
The Joseph Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Gloucester, Virginia. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York and Virginia.
Joseph Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $209K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,043,831
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $208,766
- -65.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,000
- Total assets
- $18,945,502
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% 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 Family Foundation
- 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: PO Box 2240, Gloucester, VA 23061
Phone: (804) 824-9401
Website: https://josephfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan Stanley Gift ($951K). Together the top 5 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 71 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $432K (2020) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Gift New York, NY | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Purpose | $950,631 |
| Radio Workshop New York, NY | Support Recipient's Tax-Exempt Program | $50,000 |
| Cook Foundation Gloucester, VA | Support Recipient's Tax-Exempt Program | $41,000 |
| French Heritage Society New York, NY | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,100 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA | Support Recipient's Tax-Exempt Program | $100 |
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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 | $18,945,502 | $3,285,900 | $1,244,541 | $1,043,831 | 5 | $1,085,927 | $3,127,300 | $967,046 |
| 2023 | $16,904,143 | $1,408,976 | $1,956,662 | $1,813,448 | 3 | $1,836,198 | $1,288,511 | $991,634 |
| 2022 | $17,451,829 | $509,169 | $1,190,555 | $1,034,079 | 23 | $1,058,394 | $377,008 | $1,845,777 |
| 2021 | $18,133,215 | $674,142 | $899,576 | $736,593 | 19 | $749,702 | $524,268 | $1,075,488 |
| 2020 | $18,358,649 | $793,483 | $587,661 | $431,507 | 21 | — | $648,126 | $887,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $967K 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for the French Heritage Society, whose stated mission is to preserve shared French architectural and cultural heritage for future generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,043,831. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $950,631, with a median of $41,000. The largest grants were $950,631 to Morgan Stanley Gift, $50,000 to Radio Workshop, and $41,000 to Cook Foundation. Other recipients were the French Heritage Society ($2,100) and Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph is listed as president and director.
Joseph Family Foundation is led by Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Joseph Family Foundation give each year?
Joseph Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 3 grants.
What is Joseph Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $41,000, and its average grant was $208,766, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph Family Foundation give grants?
Joseph Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are Joseph Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Morgan Stanley Gift ($950,631), Radio Workshop ($50,000) and Cook Foundation ($41,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Joseph Family Foundation?
Joseph Family Foundation reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $967K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for the French Heritage Society, whose stated mission is to preserve shared French architectural and cultural heritage for future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Family Foundation?
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 Family Foundation's EIN?
Joseph Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3816397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph Family Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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