The Joshua Foundation Inc
The Joshua Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bokeelia, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants for evangelical outreach and education, including support for ministries, religious organizations, and educational institutions.
The Joshua Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Joshua Foundation Inc gave $851K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Florida. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $851,481
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +43.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,802
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,835,314
- -30.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (19 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joshua Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75, Bokeelia, FL 33922
Phone: (407) 701-4314
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joshua Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Shepard India ($85K). Together the top 10 received $543K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($32,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 108 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 52% of grant dollars, followed by Texas (14%), Virginia (10%), Minnesota (8%), and North Carolina (6%). Grants also went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joshua Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 28 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 211% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $274K (2021) to $851K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $851K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepard India Virginia Beach, VA | Evangelical Outreach | $85,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Maitland, FL | Evangelical Outreach | $70,000 |
| Slavic Gospel Assocation Albert Lea, MN | Evangelical Outreach | $68,000 |
| Jesus Film Project Orlando, FL | Evangelical Outreach | $60,130 |
| Daystar Dallas, TX | Evangelical Outreach | $50,000 |
| Goods and Grace Oviedo, FL | Evangelical Outreach | $50,000 |
| Larry Huch Ministry Beford, TX | Evangelical Outreach | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic Universtiy West Palm Beach, FL | Educational | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Evangelical Outreach | $30,000 |
| William Mikler Ministries Lake Mary, FL | Evangelical Outreach | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,835,314 | $61,824 | $866,388 | $851,481 | 33 | $851,481 | $23,616 | $55,863 |
| 2023 | $2,639,878 | $943,650 | $705,666 | $690,340 | 23 | $690,435 | — | $109,392 |
| 2022 | $2,401,894 | $1,788,536 | $344,593 | $325,900 | 14 | $326,369 | $39 | $80,199 |
| 2021 | $957,951 | $202,230 | $293,199 | $274,000 | 12 | $281,132 | $123 | $74,064 |
| 2020 | $1,048,920 | $69,623 | $663,840 | $645,444 | 26 | — | $523 | $90,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joshua Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included evangelical outreach and educational purposes. Among its grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes its own mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Hope Helps Inc says it works to prevent and reduce hunger and homelessness in Central Florida through housing, outreach, prevention, and education. BSF International LLC says it administers Bible study classes worldwide in support of Bible Study Fellowship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $851,481. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $85,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest included $85,000 to Good Shepard India for evangelical outreach; $70,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes for evangelical outreach; $68,000 to Slavic Gospel Association for evangelical outreach; and $60,130 to Jesus Film Project for evangelical outreach. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Palm Beach Atlantic University for educational purposes, $30,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for evangelical outreach, $25,000 to Hope Helps Inc, and $20,000 to BSF International LLC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew L Duda as President/Trustee, Andrew Duda Jr as Vice President, Christy Register as Secretary/Trustee, Rebecca Duda as Treasurer, and Andrea Kruse, Tricia Davis, and Dorothy Wise as trustees.
The Joshua Foundation Inc is led by Andrew L. Duda, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew L. Duda
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrea Kruse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy Wise
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tricia Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Duda
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Andrew Duda Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christy Register
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Rebecca Duda (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Joshua Foundation Inc
How much does The Joshua Foundation Inc give each year?
The Joshua Foundation Inc gave $851K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $690K across 23 grants.
What is The Joshua Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Joshua Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,802, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joshua Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does The Joshua Foundation Inc give grants?
The Joshua Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (14%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oviedo, FL (3 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants), Altamonte Springs, FL (2 grants) and Fort Walton Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Joshua Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Joshua Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Evangelical Outreach" (26 grants) and "Medical Assistance" (4 grants).
Who are The Joshua Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Joshua Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Good Shepard India ($85,000), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($70,000) and Slavic Gospel Assocation ($68,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($32,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joshua Foundation Inc?
The Joshua Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $851K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joshua Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included evangelical outreach and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joshua Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joshua Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Joshua Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3076339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joshua Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Joshua Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-joshua-foundation-inc-morg_99f81e267496415896c83869395f9f65
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