Private foundation · EIN 26-6665127 · Narragansett, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John P Joseph and Kelley a Joseph Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $69K total, median $5,000. 56% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$69K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in RI
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uri FoundationKingston, RIGeneral$20K
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MAGeneral$15K
Narragansett Police DepartmentNarragansett, RIGeneral$10K
Worcester State FoundationWorcester, MAGeneral$10K
Renewal HomesWilmington, NCGeneral$5,000
Rhode Island Community Food BankProvidence, RIGeneral$5,000
Stamford Food BankStamford, CTGeneral$2,000
Rhode Island MuckaneersCranston, RIGeneral$1,000
South County MuseumNarragansett, RIGeneral$1,000

By state: Rhode Island 5 · Massachusetts 2 · North Carolina 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

John P Joseph and Kelley a Joseph Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Narragansett, Rhode Island, administered in care of John P Joseph, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John P Joseph and Kelley a Joseph Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John P Joseph and Kelley a Joseph Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $69K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John P Joseph and Kelley a Joseph Family Foundation give?

Rhode Island (5 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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