Josephs Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Josephs Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nyack, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,625 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $540 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,625
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$540
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,984 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,416 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $54,984 | 22 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $95,625 | 23 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Josephs Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Josephs Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $90,445 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,700 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $680 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Study Center | General | $25,500 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| Jcc-Y of Rockland County | General | $7,050 |
| Jewish Federation of Rockland Count | General | $5,000 |
| Hadassah - Keepers of the Gate | General | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General | $3,600 |
| Orangetown Jewish Center | General | $2,028 |
| Auschwiz Jewish Center Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Rockland Jewish Family Services | General | $1,800 |
| Friends of Finkelstein Memorial Lib | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General | $540 |
| Friends of Jewish Heritage in Polan | General | $500 |
| Hias | General | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $200 |
| Individual | General | $180 |
| Individual | General | $180 |
| Individual | General | $100 |
| United Synagogue of Conservative Ju | General | $100 |
| Individual | General | $100 |
| Individual | General | $100 |
| Thirteenwnet | General | $75 |
| Chabad of the Nyacks | General | $72 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Josephs
- Ruth Josephs
- Brenda Josephs
Questions people ask
Does Josephs Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Josephs Family Foundation Inc give?
$95,625 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $540.
Who runs Josephs Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Judy Josephs (Director), Ruth Josephs (Director) and Brenda Josephs (Director).
What does Josephs Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.