The Joseph Center
To teach new entrepreneurs the details of starting and managing a successful business.
The Joseph Center at a glance
In short: The Joseph Center reported $104K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $103,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +356.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,826,214
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,315,160
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $201
- -70.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,308,863
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $104K (2024). In 2024 it reported $104K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee Institute, AL | General Support | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,826,214 | $3,315,160 | $3,308,863 | $103,500 | Total only | $201 |
| 2023 | $1,911,726 | $4,258,021 | $4,223,460 | $22,695 | Total only | $670 |
| 2022 | $1,881,242 | $3,950,516 | $2,970,738 | $5,500 | 1 | $-166 |
| 2021 | $745,763 | $2,521,570 | $2,387,844 | $17,180 | Total only | $3,282 |
| 2020 | $598,078 | $2,424,042 | $2,246,884 | $30,327 | Total only | $835 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Joseph Center
Based on IRS filings
The Joseph Center is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Forest Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $104K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $201.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph Center is led by Deloris Thomas, Director, President & COO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deloris Thomas
Director, President & COO
Director & President → Director, President & COO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $197K (2024)
William Winston
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Duff Brown
Director of Business Services
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Belinda Whitfield
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Baker
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Plourde
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Walton
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur R. Thomas
Dean of Online Jbs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Shalita Williams (2020–2022) — Controller
- Former: Lawrence Bettendorf (2020–2021) — Director
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 $197K, to Deloris Thomas (Director/President and COO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Center
How much does The Joseph Center give each year?
The Joseph Center reported $104K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $23K in grants paid.
How large is The Joseph Center?
The Joseph Center reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is The Joseph Center?
The Joseph Center is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Forest Park, IL. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Joseph Center operate?
The Joseph Center has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is The Joseph Center's EIN?
The Joseph Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4175789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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