The Joseph Family Foundation
The Joseph Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $21K.
The Joseph Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph Family Foundation gave $21K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,353
- -72.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,271
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,013
- Total assets
- $1,047
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Joseph Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community of the Texas Hill Flood Founation ($10K). Together the top 5 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joseph Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $262K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community of the Texas Hill Flood Founation Kerrville, TX | General Operating | $10,001 |
| Tennessee Innocence Project Nashville, TN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Dallas, TX | Fund Raising Support | $4,013 |
| Tennessee Equality Project Nashville, TN | General Operating | $1,300 |
| Illinois Science & Technology Coalition Chicago, IL | General Operating | $1,039 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,047 | $22,400 | $21,353 | $21,353 | 5 | $21,353 | $136 |
| 2024 | — | $46,511 | $77,068 | $77,048 | 4 | $77,048 | $763 |
| 2023 | $30,557 | $127,991 | $127,179 | $122,984 | 6 | $127,179 | $4,595 |
| 2022 | $29,745 | $174,325 | $144,639 | $139,333 | 5 | $144,639 | $2,207 |
| 2021 | $59 | $266,685 | $266,626 | $261,715 | 9 | $266,626 | $464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136 for 2025 — 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 Joshua Joseph, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Joseph
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Joseph
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sydni Joseph
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Joseph
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $21K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 4 grants.
What is The Joseph Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joseph Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,013, and its average grant was $4,271, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph Family Foundation give grants?
The Joseph Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does The Joseph Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Joseph Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joseph Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joseph Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community of the Texas Hill Flood Founation ($10,001), Tennessee Innocence Project ($5,000) and The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer ($4,013), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph Family Foundation?
The Joseph Family Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joseph Family Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4215032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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