Joseph Kane Foundation
The Joseph Kane Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its website describes support for veterans, people facing chronic illness and autoimmune disease, and families in crisis; its 2024 filing also describes charitable activity supporting safety, education, emergency response, and autoimmune-disease education.
Joseph Kane Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph Kane Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,450
- -77.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -61.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,290
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $458,999
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Joseph Kane Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3507 N Central Ave Ste 500, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 690-2104
Website: https://josephkanefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Kane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (70%), Ohio (10%), Maryland (10%), and Minnesota (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph Kane Foundation gives
- Giving grew 282% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 51% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,450 |
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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 | $458,999 | $8,480 | $13,412 | $11,450 | 5 | $11,450 | $8,480 | $22,609 |
| 2024 | $463,931 | $24,935 | $56,433 | $50,172 | 13 | $50,172 | $22,122 | $22,445 |
| 2023 | $495,429 | $20,524 | $22,095 | $10,200 | 3 | $20,200 | $20,524 | $24,154 |
| 2022 | $497,000 | — | $3,000 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | — | $24,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Kane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says its mission is to support veterans, people facing autoimmune illness, and families in crisis. It describes a Veterans Initiative with three pillars: service-dog programs, housing and job-readiness support, and mentorship, wellness, and peer-support programs. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity that encourages safety, education, and emergency response, and supports public education and awareness of autoimmune diseases through educational materials.
The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Soldiers Best Friend says it trains service and therapeutic companion dogs for veterans with combat-related PTSD or traumatic brain injury. Ryan House says it provides respite services and end-of-life care to Arizona children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Phoenix Police Foundation says it provides emergency assistance and supports department technology, equipment, and other initiatives. An individual recipient says it works to support poor children in Brazil.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $50,172. Grants ranged from $300 to $5,872, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $5,872 to an individual recipient; $5,000 each to MyA Woman’s Center, Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, Don’t Be a Chump Check for a Lump, HealthWell Foundation, Mayo Clinic Foundation, Phoenix Police Foundation, and Soldier’s Best Friend; and $2,500 each to Anthony Bates Foundation and Phoenix Children’s Foundation. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “general fund.” Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 5 grants totaling $11,450.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan Kane Clancy as Director and CEO, Joan Dominique Clancy as Director, and Charles George Clancy as Director.
Joseph Kane Foundation is led by Joan Dominique Clancy, Director, CEO & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan Dominique Clancy
Director, CEO & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Charles George Clancy
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Joseph Kane Foundation
How much does Joseph Kane Foundation give each year?
Joseph Kane Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 13 grants.
What is Joseph Kane Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph Kane Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,290, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph Kane Foundation give grants?
Joseph Kane Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (44%).
Does Joseph Kane Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph Kane Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Joseph Kane Foundation?
Joseph Kane Foundation reported $459K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (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 does Joseph Kane Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says its mission is to support veterans, people facing autoimmune illness, and families in crisis. It describes a Veterans Initiative with three pillars: service-dog programs, housing and job-readiness support, and mentorship, wellness, and peer-support programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Kane Foundation?
The foundation states 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 ↑
What is Joseph Kane Foundation's EIN?
Joseph Kane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4407505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Joseph Kane Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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