Paul Joseph Foundation Inc
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delavan, Wisconsin. It awarded grants to charitable organizations in 2024, including organizations in Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paul Joseph Foundation Inc gave $3K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $286), top state Wisconsin. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,860
- +42.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $286
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $18,485
- -15.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (36% 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 Paul Joseph Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Paul Joseph. An application form must be obtained from the foundation. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Joseph
Mailing address: W8034 County Road A, Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: (262) 742-4136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul Joseph Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uw-Whitewater Foundation ($700). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (36%), Georgia (24%), Illinois (17%), Tennessee (14%), and Virginia (7%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul Joseph Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $133; repeat grants $351. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 337% 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 $2K (2023) to $6K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uw-Whitewater Foundation Whitewater, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $700 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $675 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $400 |
| St Jude Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $400 |
| American Red Cross Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $200 |
| St Ann Center Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $200 |
| International Fellowship of Christian and Jews Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100 |
| St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School Mukwonago, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100 |
| Louis & Gloria Flanger Philanthropic Trust Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50 |
| Ducks Unlimited Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $35 |
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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 | $18,485 | $1,736 | $5,008 | $2,860 | 10 | $3,941 | $668 | $1,171 |
| 2023 | $21,757 | $1,156 | $4,243 | $2,007 | 7 | $3,122 | $35 | $1,232 |
| 2022 | $24,844 | $1,541 | $5,739 | $3,073 | 7 | $4,404 | $235 | $1,478 |
| 2021 | $29,042 | $6,171 | $14,270 | $5,844 | 10 | $9,964 | $2,011 | $2,101 |
| 2020 | $37,141 | $2,369 | $9,810 | $4,664 | 6 | — | $1,933 | $2,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Joseph Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $2,860. Grants ranged from $35 to $700, with a median of $200. Its largest grants were $700 to UW-Whitewater Foundation, $675 to the American Cancer Society, and $400 each to the Alzheimer’s Association and St Jude Hospital. All 10 grants were listed as unrestricted charitable grants.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Joseph as president and treasurer/director, Jana L Waller as vice president/director, and Paula Joseph Hess as secretary/director.
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc is led by Paul Joseph, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Joseph
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Jana L. Waller
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Joseph Hess
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Paul Joseph (President & Treas/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Paul Joseph Foundation Inc
How much does Paul Joseph Foundation Inc give each year?
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc gave $3K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 7 grants.
What is Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $286, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul Joseph Foundation Inc that year got $133 on average.
Where does Paul Joseph Foundation Inc give grants?
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (24%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Paul Joseph Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Uw-Whitewater Foundation ($700), American Cancer Society ($675) and Alzheimer's Association ($400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul Joseph Foundation Inc?
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Paul Joseph Foundation Inc?
Contact Paul Joseph. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paul Joseph Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1915905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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