The Josetta Fund
The Josetta Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported 86 grants totaling $6,098,926 to organizations supporting areas that include animal care and rescue, food assistance, religious and spiritual work, mental health, education, and pregnancy care.
The Josetta Fund at a glance
In short: The Josetta Fund gave $6.1M across 86 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), top state Massachusetts. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,098,926
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 86
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,918
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $24,609,116
- -10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (24 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Josetta Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Mccarter English 265 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110-3113
Phone: (617) 733-1353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Josetta Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NBRAN ($390K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($75,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
396 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 396 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Massachusetts (26%), New York (14%), Maine (14%), California (10%), and Pennsylvania (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Josetta Fund open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 86 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $66K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 403% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.1M (2020) to $6.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 86 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NBRAN Greensburg, PA | Animal Care, Rescue & Adoption | $390,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine Auburn, ME | Food Bank | $350,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Charlotte, NC | Religious and Spiritual | $300,000 |
| Blue Pearl Veterinary Waltham, MA | Animal Hospital | $243,099 |
| Miracle German Shepherd Rescue Searsmount, ME | Dog Rescue / Foster / Adoption | $240,000 |
| Overseed Inc South Easton, MA | Religious and Spiritual | $200,000 |
| Jezreel International Albany, NY | Humanitarian Aid | $190,000 |
| Research Foundation for Mental Health Hygiene Inc Menands, NY | Mental Health | $180,000 |
| Jefferson County Bailer Library Monticello, FL | Educational | $170,300 |
| Roxie's Place Animal Sanctuary Point, TX | Animal Rescue | $160,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,609,116 | $4,002,513 | $6,659,314 | $6,098,926 | 86 | $6,343,909 | $3,384,999 | $1,574,663 |
| 2024 | $27,441,267 | $3,770,774 | $5,631,837 | $5,141,818 | 81 | $5,333,293 | $3,246,439 | $1,712,721 |
| 2023 | $28,776,049 | $2,346,103 | $5,363,337 | $4,892,325 | 77 | $5,091,798 | $1,849,564 | $1,749,193 |
| 2022 | $31,748,853 | $2,098,529 | $5,370,456 | $4,802,639 | 74 | $4,973,918 | $1,471,123 | $1,959,535 |
| 2021 | $35,015,807 | $3,769,062 | $5,208,936 | $4,658,783 | 78 | $4,847,291 | $3,004,480 | $2,303,939 |
| 2020 | $36,471,932 | $2,882,935 | $4,594,287 | $4,069,530 | 64 | — | $2,065,038 | $2,129,586 |
| 2019 | $38,181,702 | $3,091,325 | $4,643,272 | $4,069,909 | 76 | — | $2,209,522 | $2,218,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Josetta Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas, including animal rescue, hunger relief, religious and spiritual work, mental health, education, and pregnancy care. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Wings of Rescue says it transports at-risk shelter pets to shelters with available space, while Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program describes providing hungry people access to healthy food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 86 grants totaling $6,098,926. Grants ranged from $735 to $390,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest were $390,000 to NBRAN for animal care, rescue, and adoption; $350,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine; $300,000 to Samaritan’s Purse; and $243,099 to Blue Pearl Veterinary.
Other notable 2025 grants included $240,000 to Miracle German Shepherd Rescue, $200,000 to Overseed Inc., $190,000 to Jezreel International, and $180,000 to Research Foundation for Mental Health Hygiene Inc. Overseed says it coaches New England pastors through church revitalization. Roxie’s Place Animal Sanctuary, which received $160,000, says it is dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, or abused animals in Texas. Truth for Life, which received $110,000, describes its work as teaching the Bible, and Parents for Peace, which received $100,000, says it empowers families, friends, and communities to prevent radicalization, violence, and extremism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martha R Gerry Townley, F Bradford Townley, and Mark A Nowak as trustees.
The Josetta Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
F. Bradford Townley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Nowak
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha R. Gerry Townley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Josetta Fund
How much does The Josetta Fund give each year?
The Josetta Fund gave $6.1M across 86 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.1M across 81 grants.
What is The Josetta Fund's typical grant size?
The Josetta Fund's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $70,918, across 86 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Josetta Fund that year got $66K on average.
Where does The Josetta Fund give grants?
The Josetta Fund's top state is Massachusetts, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Maine (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (2 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants), South Easton, MA (2 grants) and Monticello, FL (2 grants).
Does The Josetta Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 86 grants with a stated purpose on The Josetta Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious and Spiritual" (31 grants), "Educational" (4 grants) and "Animal Rescue" (4 grants).
Who are The Josetta Fund's largest grantees?
The Josetta Fund's largest 2025 grantees include NBRAN ($390,000), Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine ($350,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($75,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Josetta Fund?
The Josetta Fund reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Josetta Fund fund?
The funder’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas, including animal rescue, hunger relief, religious and spiritual work, mental health, education, and pregnancy care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Josetta Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Josetta Fund's EIN?
The Josetta Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3340006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Josetta Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Josetta Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-josetta-fund-morg_935d80d2175c40899c787430bb9d1426
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