The Josey Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to philanthropic efforts. Its mission appears to focus on supporting community service initiatives, educational institutions, and religious organizations. The foundation provides grants to a variety of recipients, including churches and universities, indicating a commitment to enhancing community welfare and educational opportunities. It primarily serves organizations in Alabama and Kentucky, reflecting a regional focus in its funding activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charitable organizations, especially Alabama-based churches, educational institutions, or community groups seeking modest general-support grants on the order of a few thousand dollars and with an existing relationship or introduction to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Alabama or has a clear tie to Alabama communities.
- • Request is for modest general operating support (~$5K range).
- • Applicant is a church, educational entity, or community service organization similar to past recipients.
- • Applicant can be introduced via a known contact or trustee relationship.
Geography
Giving in the latest year was concentrated in two states with about two-thirds of dollars to Alabama and one-third to Kentucky, indicating a state/regional footprint rather than a national reach.
Recipient Variety
In the most recent giving year the foundation funded only three distinct independent recipients (education, church, mission); the portfolio is small and the observed history is limited, so recipient variety appears low.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected applicants and no public contact or submission route is visible; while three new recipients appear in the latest year, the declared preselection policy and lack of contactability make realistic entry for unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
