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Joseph Kane Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 87-4407505 Website

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 $50K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$50,172
+391.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
13
+333.3% vs 2023
Average grant
$3,859
+13.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$463,931
-6.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
Arizona (70% 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 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

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CASA Brazil: $6KCASA Brazil$6KMya Womans Center: $5KMya Womans Center$5KAmanda Hope Rainbow Angels: $5KAmanda Hope Rainbow Angels$5KDon't Be a Chump Check for a Lump: $5KDon't Be a Chump Check for aLump$5KHealth Well Foundation: $5KHealth Well Foundation$5KMayo Clinic Foundation: $5KMayo Clinic Foundation$5KPhoenix Police Foundation: $5KPhoenix Police Foundation$5KSoldier's Best Friend: $5KSoldier's Best Friend$5KAnthony Bates Foundation: $3KAnthony Bates Foundation$3KPhoenix Children's Foundation: $3KPhoenix Children's Foundation$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was CASA Brazil ($6K). Together the top 10 received $46K.

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

18<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (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

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

PhoenixAshtabulaMesaScottsdaleGermantownMilwaukeePeoriaRochesterTucsonWindsor

How Joseph Kane Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 224% 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

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2022 3 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $50K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CASA Brazil Scottsdale, AZGeneral Fund$5,872
Mya Womans Center Ashtabula, OHGeneral Fund$5,000
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Phoenix, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Don't Be a Chump Check for a Lump Mesa, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Health Well Foundation Germantown, MDGeneral Fund$5,000
Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MNGeneral Fund$5,000
Phoenix Police Foundation Phoenix, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Soldier's Best Friend Peoria, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Anthony Bates Foundation Phoenix, AZGeneral Fund$2,500
Phoenix Children's Foundation Phoenix, AZGeneral Fund$2,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$463,931$24,935$56,433$50,17213$50,172$22,122$22,445
2023$495,429$20,524$22,095$10,2003$20,200$20,524$24,154
2022$497,000—$3,000$3,0002$3,000—$24,602

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Kane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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

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. Casa Brazil 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 Casa Brazil; $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.”

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 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 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, 2022–2024. "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 Kane Foundation

How much does Joseph Kane Foundation give each year?

Joseph Kane Foundation gave $50K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 3 grants.

What is Joseph Kane Foundation's typical grant size?

Joseph Kane Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,859, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Joseph Kane Foundation give grants?

Joseph Kane Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (10%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants) and Mesa, AZ (2 grants).

Does Joseph Kane Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Joseph Kane Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Joseph Kane Foundation's largest grantees?

Joseph Kane Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CASA Brazil ($5,872), Mya Womans Center ($5,000) and Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Joseph Kane Foundation?

Joseph Kane Foundation reported $464K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

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 2022–2024.

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 October 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Joseph Kane Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-kane-foundation-morg_4a4aaa151942425eab5c511db2b6301b

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