The Joshua Foundation
To build and facilitate retreat and/or missionary lodges for christian organizations.
The Joshua Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joshua Foundation gave $420K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $420,249
- +402.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,062
- +276.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,800
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joshua Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pittsburgh Kids Foundation ($260K). Together the top 4 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joshua Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $27K (2020) to $420K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $420K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Kids Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $259,649 |
| Urban Impact Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Facilities Initative | $100,000 |
| Ligonier Camp and Conference Center Ligonier, PA | Building, Construction Cost of the Joshua House Ligonier | $45,600 |
| New Roots Haiti Ridgefield, WA | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $77,040 | $751,993 | $420,249 | 4 | $-323 |
| 2023 | $680,953 | $127,157 | $139,235 | $83,715 | 3 | $12,820 |
| 2022 | $690,531 | $65,148 | $101,093 | $73,265 | 3 | $-683 |
| 2021 | $745,876 | $75,623 | $428,996 | $406,608 | 5 | $1,447 |
| 2020 | $1,094,200 | $95,761 | $83,812 | $27,000 | 1 | $11,741 |
About The Joshua Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Joshua Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wexford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $420K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joshua Foundation is led by Craig Schweiger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Schweiger
President
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Ruzanic
Management Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daren D'ippolito
Management Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Thaner
Management Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Schweiger
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Binnig
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Hilton
Management Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Mathew
Management Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Henderson
Management Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Burtt
Management Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Chevalier
Management Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle McClellan
Management Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Meyers
Management Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Burens
Management Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Diane Payne (2020–2022) — Management Board
- Former: George Payne (2020–2022) — Management Board
- Former: Pete Medure (2020–2022) — Management Board
- Former: Rick Wolling (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 Joshua Foundation
How much does The Joshua Foundation give each year?
The Joshua Foundation gave $420K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $84K across 3 grants.
What is The Joshua Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joshua Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $72,800, and its average grant was $105,062, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Joshua Foundation give grants?
The Joshua Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does The Joshua Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Joshua Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Joshua Foundation?
The Joshua Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wexford, PA.
What is The Joshua Foundation's EIN?
The Joshua Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1869168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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