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Betty And Wes Foster Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHANTILLY, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is P Rodney Lawrence Jr. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.8M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and Virginia. According to available records, Betty And Wes Foster Family Foundation has made 146 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $831K in 2021 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $171K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Connecticut, North Carolina, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Betty And Wes Foster Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 146 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CT, NC.
Betty And Wes Foster Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 146 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $171K.
Betty And Wes Foster Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Betty And Wes Foster Family Foundation is headquartered in CHANTILLY, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Flanders Foster | PRES/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julia Heather Hanks | VP/SEC/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Wesley Foster Iii | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda Foster Spahr | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Philip Rodney Lawrence Jr | VP/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$551K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$519K
Contributions
$500K
Net Investment Income
$208K
Distribution Amount
$217K
Total: $3.6M
Total Grants
146
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| AmericaresGENERAL PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $125K | 2022 |
| Bishop Walker SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Beloved AshevilleGENERAL PURPOSE | Asheville, NC | $42K | 2022 |
| The Arc - Building Bridges Across The River - UnrestrictedGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $35K | 2022 |
| Sustainable Villages HondurasGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Sustainable Harvest Int'LGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| Save The SoundGENERAL PURPOSE | New Haven, CT | $28K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL PURPOSE | Hagerstown, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $19K | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support FundGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Civic Nation (When We All Vote)GENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Register HerGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese Of CharlotteGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $12K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL PURPOSE | Hagerstown, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $9K | 2022 |
| Save The Boundary Waters - NmwGENERAL PURPOSE | Ely, MN | $8K | 2022 |
| Erin Peterson FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Centreville, VA | $8K | 2022 |
| WetaGENERAL PURPOSE | Arlington, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Wamu 885 American UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $7K | 2022 |
| Some (So Others Might Eat)GENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $7K | 2022 |
| Branford Land TrustGENERAL PURPOSE | Branford, CT | $6K | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | Topeka, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| American Indian College FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| The Arc - Building Bridges Across The River - Art ReachGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| The Arc - Building Bridges Across The River - MusicGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| The Arc - Building Bridges Across The River - Washington BalletGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |