The Joseph Family Foundation
The Joseph Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lutz, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $324K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $314.
The Joseph Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph Family Foundation gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,984
- -55.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,712
- -61.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $323,687
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary ($17K). Together the top 7 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joseph Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 168% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary Littleton, CO | Donation | $16,750 |
| Luekemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Donation | $3,025 |
| Denver City Lax Denver, CO | Donation | $2,579 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Wynnewood, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| College of Wooster Wooster, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| CES Academy Tampa, FL | Donation | $380 |
| Autism Speaks Boone, IA | Donation | $250 |
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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 | $323,687 | $96,411 | $29,599 | $25,984 | 7 | $25,984 | $314 | $15,157 |
| 2023 | $249,955 | $27,782 | $63,701 | $57,941 | 6 | $57,941 | — | $11,730 |
| 2022 | $257,535 | $99,118 | $29,066 | $26,215 | 9 | $26,215 | — | $12,930 |
| 2021 | $287,118 | $11,087 | $12,900 | $9,700 | 5 | $9,700 | — | $13,267 |
| 2020 | $261,025 | $-4,754 | $12,615 | $8,600 | 4 | — | — | $14,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph Family Foundation is led by Gary D. Joseph, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary D. Joseph
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl L. Joseph
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Dru Joseph
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Family Foundation
How much does The Joseph Family Foundation give each year?
The Joseph Family Foundation gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
What is The Joseph Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joseph Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,712, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph Family Foundation give grants?
The Joseph Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Pennsylvania (8%).
Does The Joseph Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Joseph Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are The Joseph Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joseph Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary ($16,750), Luekemia & Lymphoma Society ($3,025) and Denver City Lax ($2,579), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph Family Foundation?
The Joseph Family Foundation reported $324K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joseph Family Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5815118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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