The Joseph Foundation
The Joseph Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Granger, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
The Joseph Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $20K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $19,729
- -67.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $19,729
- -34.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $19,729
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $61K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $19,729 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,000 | $21,401 | $19,729 | 1 | $21,401 | — |
| 2022 | $20,401 | — | $61,928 | $60,643 | 2 | $61,928 | — |
| 2021 | $82,328 | $127,371 | $61,425 | $57,397 | 1 | $61,425 | — |
| 2020 | $16,383 | $40 | $2,522 | — | — | — | $40 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph Foundation is led by Bobby King, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bobby King
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny King
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Foundation
How much does The Joseph Foundation give each year?
The Joseph Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $61K across 2 grants.
What is The Joseph Foundation?
The Joseph Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Granger, IN.
Where does The Joseph Foundation operate?
The Joseph Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The Joseph Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2317715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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