Private foundation · EIN 31-1504058 · Middlebrg Hts, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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, $211K total, median $5,500. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$211K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Educational Assistance FundNorth Olmsted, OHGeneral support$100K
Playhouse Square FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral support$55K
Comunity Foundation of Lorain CountyElyria, OHGeneral support$43K
University HospitalsCleveland, OHGeneral support$5,500
Cuayahoga Community College FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral support$5,500
Veterans & FIRST RespondersMentoronthelake, OHGeneral support$2,000
Aluminum Cans for Burned ChildrenAkron, OHGeneral support$100
True Beauty DiscoveryWestlake, OHGeneral support$100
Multiple Breed RescueGrafton, OHGeneral support$100

About this foundation

Joseph Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio, administered in care of Geoffrey R Engel Cpa, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 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 Joseph Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $211K across 9 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Joseph Family Foundation give?

Ohio (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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