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Foss Family Foundation is a private trust based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Goldman Sachs Ayco. It holds total assets of $7.7M. Annual income is reported at $5.1M. Total assets have grown from $215K in 2012 to $7.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Oklahoma and New York. According to available records, Foss Family Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $3.1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $797K in 2020 to $470K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $797K, with an average award of $73K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$64K
Largest Grant
$667K
Based on 14 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.
Foss Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, TX.
Foss Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.1M across 42 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $73K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $797K.
Foss Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Foss Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric J Foss | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$637K
Total Assets
$7.1M
Fair Market Value
$8M
Net Worth
$7.1M
Grants Paid
$470K
Contributions
$2.5M
Net Investment Income
$2.1M
Distribution Amount
$295K
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$3.1M
Average Grant
$73K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Man Foundationgeneral charitable purpose | College Station, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Back On My Feetgeneral charitable purpose | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Ability Beyondgeneral charitable purpose | Chappaqua, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Ball State Universitygeneral charitable purpose | Muncie, IN | $25K | 2023 |
| The Patriot Figure Skating Clubgeneral charitable purpose | Newark, DE | $25K | 2023 |
| Guts Churchgeneral charitable purpose | Tulsa, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundationgeneral charitable purpose | Arlington, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Tri Creek School Corporationgeneral charitable purpose | Lowell, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Dallas Casageneral charitable purpose | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Associations Of Americageneral charitable purpose | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Genesis Women'S Sheltergeneral charitable purpose | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundationgeneral charitable purpose | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Tzu Zoo Rescuegeneral charitable purpose | Colleyville, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centergeneral charitable purpose | New York, NY | $667K | 2022 |
| City Lights Foundationgeneral charitable purpose | Tulsa, OK | $10K | 2022 |
| Jayhigh Schooldugout Clubgeneral charitable purpose | Jay, OK | $10K | 2022 |
| Shoes That Fitgeneral charitable purpose | Claremont, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| See Attached Listgeneral charitable purpose | Latham, NY | $797K | 2020 |