Joshua Foundation
Joshua Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Arizona for animal care, church and community needs, support for people with disabilities, and assistance to people experiencing homelessness and seniors.
Joshua Foundation at a glance
In short: Joshua Foundation gave $586K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Arizona. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $585,790
- +132.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,842
- +182.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,000
- Total assets
- $7,767,867
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joshua Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says to contact Jan Purdy; forms and materials are determined by the foundation’s documents and minutes, and award restrictions are per the foundation agreement.
- Contact
Application contact: Jan Purdy
Mailing address: 18218 Cholla Cyn, Wikieup, AZ 85360
Phone: (928) 765-2201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joshua Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coconino Humane Associaton ($130K). Together the top 10 received $567K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 90 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joshua Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $52K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 255% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2020) to $587K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $586K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coconino Humane Associaton Flagstaff, AZ | Support the care and medical needs of senior, handicapped and "special needs" animals | $130,400 |
| St Johns Catholic Church Williams, AZ | Roofing/Repairs for the Church Building | $81,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Peoria, AZ | New a/C Units for Church Building | $75,696 |
| City of Williams Williams, AZ | Provide Any Necessary Town Repairs | $63,671 |
| Williams Fire Department Williams, AZ | Medical Costs for Needy Animals | $56,500 |
| Yes I Can Williams, AZ | To Help Purchase New a/C Units | $51,500 |
| St Francis Catholic Church Seligman, AZ | For Any Needs the Church Deems Necessary | $44,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Williams, AZ | For Any Needs the Church Deems Necessary | $40,000 |
| Horses with Heart Inc Chino Valley, AZ | Offering therapy and therapeutic horseback riding activities for people with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone Mission Project Inc Kingman, AZ | Helping the Homeless Community | $9,100 |
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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 | $7,767,867 | $900,338 | $1,109,988 | $585,790 | 14 | $662,348 | $452,698 | $418,132 |
| 2023 | $7,977,517 | $1,253,140 | $853,960 | $251,986 | 17 | $362,589 | $174,032 | $432,506 |
| 2022 | $7,578,337 | $538,814 | $1,111,821 | $586,669 | 21 | $679,443 | $209,056 | $428,304 |
| 2021 | $8,151,344 | $548,464 | $607,443 | $164,803 | 19 | $212,755 | $175,740 | $445,877 |
| 2020 | $8,210,323 | $822,406 | $636,266 | $143,454 | 19 | — | $428,491 | $424,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joshua Foundation reported a distributable amount of $418K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for charitable organizations and projects, including animal care, building repairs, community services, and assistance to people in need. Horses with Heart Inc describes its mission as providing a safe, therapeutic equine experience for people with disabilities that fosters confidence and dignity while developing independent skills. Cornerstone Mission Project Inc describes its mission as providing temporary housing and assistance to homeless people in Mohave County, Arizona.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $585,790. Grant amounts ranged from $1,423 to $130,400, with a median of $42,000. Notable grants included $130,400 to Coconino Humane Association for the care and medical needs of senior, handicapped, and special-needs animals; $81,000 to St. Johns Catholic Church for roofing and repairs; $75,696 to St. Charles Borromeo for new air-conditioning units; and $63,671 to the City of Williams for necessary town repairs. Other recipients included Williams Fire Department ($56,500), Yes I Can ($51,500), St. Francis Catholic Church ($44,000), St. Joseph Catholic Church ($40,000), Horses with Heart Inc ($15,000), and Cornerstone Mission Project Inc ($9,100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jan Marie Purdy as Foundation Manager.
Joshua Foundation's only listed officer is Jan Marie Purdy, Foundation Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan Marie Purdy
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$89K (2022) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $89K, to Jan Marie Purdy (Foundation Mgr.).
Frequently asked questions about Joshua Foundation
How much does Joshua Foundation give each year?
Joshua Foundation gave $586K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $252K across 17 grants.
What is Joshua Foundation's typical grant size?
Joshua Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,000, and its average grant was $41,842, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joshua Foundation that year got $41K on average.
Where does Joshua Foundation give grants?
Joshua Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williams, AZ (7 grants).
Does Joshua Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Joshua Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joshua Foundation's largest grantees?
Joshua Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Coconino Humane Associaton ($130,400), St Johns Catholic Church ($81,000) and St Charles Borromeo ($75,696), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joshua Foundation?
Joshua Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $662K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $418K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joshua Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for charitable organizations and projects, including animal care, building repairs, community services, and assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joshua Foundation?
The foundation 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 Joshua Foundation's EIN?
Joshua Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0368741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joshua 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joshua Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joshua-foundation-morg_5dc2186bf06a4a5280622a73eab2f800
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