The Saint Joseph Foundation
The Saint Joseph Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. It provides financial support to churches, educational institutions, hospitals, and other qualified charities, as determined by its board of directors.
The Saint Joseph Foundation at a glance
In short: The Saint Joseph Foundation gave $363K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $363,000
- +60.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,520
- -67.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,550,925
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Saint Joseph Foundation
- How to Apply
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The board reviews written requests and determines whether it needs additional information from the applicant. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Sabrina James
Mailing address: 5755 E Kings Canyon Rd Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: (559) 253-7240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Saint Joseph Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Poverello House ($85K). Together the top 10 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 42 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Saint Joseph Foundation gives
- Giving grew 153% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $363K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Poverello House Fresno, CA | To Support Organization's Mission. | $85,000 |
| San Joaquin Memorial High School Fresno, CA | To Support Organization's Mission. | $31,400 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters Tulare, CA | To Support Organization's Mission. | $30,000 |
| Capuchin Missionaries Solvang, CA | To Support Organization's Mission. | $30,000 |
| Holy Cross Junior High School Fresno, CA | To Support Organization's Mission. | $26,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno Fresno, CA | Supporting the Mission of Catholic Charities in Fresno. | $25,000 |
| Cencal Youth Sports Kingsburg, CA | To support organization that promotes the characteristics of hard-work, integrity, and trust. Which offer a variety of sports and fitness programs for players aged 6-14. | $25,000 |
| Saint Anthonys School Fresno, CA | To Support Organization's Mission. | $25,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | To Support Organization's Mission. | $18,000 |
| Live Again Fresno Fresno, CA | To Support Organization's Mission. | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,550,925 | $98,785 | $402,270 | $363,000 | 25 | $363,000 | $98,785 | $345,578 |
| 2024 | $4,855,485 | $971,592 | $260,250 | $226,036 | 5 | $226,036 | $71,592 | $272,659 |
| 2023 | $4,145,256 | $565,667 | $203,479 | $177,886 | 5 | $177,886 | $65,667 | $213,037 |
| 2022 | $3,783,777 | $551,029 | $164,908 | $143,559 | 3 | $143,559 | $51,029 | $180,885 |
| 2021 | $3,398,499 | $1,049,142 | $93,333 | $79,463 | 4 | $79,463 | $49,142 | $143,560 |
| 2020 | $2,443,796 | $1,039,076 | $7,980 | $4,167 | 1 | — | $39,076 | $74,462 |
| 2019 | $1,412,885 | $768,538 | $52,730 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $18,538 | $35,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Saint Joseph Foundation reported a distributable amount of $346K 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 foundation states that it provides financial support from time to time to churches, educational institutions, hospitals, and other qualified charities selected by its board. Its 2025 grants included schools, charitable organizations, youth sports, and animal welfare organizations.
Among the grantees, Cencal Youth Sports describes its mission as promoting hard work, integrity, and trust among Central California youth through sports and fitness programs. Live Again Fresno says its purpose includes providing community outreach and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $363,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $85,000, with a median of $7,500. Notable awards included $85,000 to Poverello House, $31,400 to San Joaquin Memorial High School, $30,000 each to Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Capuchin Missionaries, and $25,000 each to Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno, Cencal Youth Sports, and Saint Anthonys School.
In 2024, it reported 5 grants totaling $226,036; in 2023, it reported 5 grants totaling $177,886.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J Conway Jr as president; Joan M Conway as vice-president; Elizabeth L Davies as secretary; Sabrina James as director of finance; and Katherine B Comstock, Christopher L Comstock, and Curtis J Davies as directors.
The Saint Joseph Foundation is led by Michael J. Conway Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Conway Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher L. Comstock
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis J. Davies
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine B. Comstock
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina James
Director of Finance
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth L. Davies
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan M. Conway
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne Toyloy (2019–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
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 Saint Joseph Foundation
How much does The Saint Joseph Foundation give each year?
The Saint Joseph Foundation gave $363K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $226K across 5 grants.
What is The Saint Joseph Foundation's typical grant size?
The Saint Joseph Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $14,520, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Saint Joseph Foundation give grants?
The Saint Joseph Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (16 grants), Clovis, CA (2 grants) and Visalia, CA (2 grants).
Does The Saint Joseph Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Saint Joseph Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization's Mission." (23 grants).
Who are The Saint Joseph Foundation's largest grantees?
The Saint Joseph Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Poverello House ($85,000), San Joaquin Memorial High School ($31,400) and Big Brothers and Big Sisters ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Saint Joseph Foundation?
The Saint Joseph Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $363K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $346K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Saint Joseph Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides financial support from time to time to churches, educational institutions, hospitals, and other qualified charities selected by its board. Its 2025 grants included schools, charitable organizations, youth sports, and animal welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Saint Joseph Foundation?
The board reviews written requests and determines whether it needs additional information from the applicant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Saint Joseph Foundation's EIN?
The Saint Joseph Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4005896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 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 July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Saint Joseph Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-saint-joseph-foundation-morg_af2aad40f5654a5c8466f341ff541b2b
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