Joiner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joiner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $991,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $151,000. 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$991,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$151,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $465,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,000 | 8 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $465,000 | 8 | $19.4 million |
| 2025 | $991,000 | 8 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
Joiner Family Foundation 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 Joiner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | $991,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Homeles Coalition | Operating expenses | $151,000 |
| Freestorefoodbank | Operating expenses | $120,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Operating expenses | $120,000 |
| Bethany House | Operating expenses | $120,000 |
| Otr Community Housing | Operating expenses | $120,000 |
| Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Operating expenses | $120,000 |
| Shelter House | Operating expenses | $120,000 |
| Cincinnati Legal Aid | Operating expenses | $120,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne A Joiner
- William C Joiner
- William Jjoiner
- David D Joiner
- Ross Meyer
Questions people ask
Does Joiner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joiner Family Foundation give?
$991,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Joiner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne A Joiner (Chair of Board), William C Joiner (Sec/Treas), William Jjoiner (Director) and David D Joiner (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joiner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.