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Foster Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Jim Foster. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 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. According to available records, Foster Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $49K. Annual giving has decreased from $237K in 2020 to $148K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $434K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $162K, with an average award of $58K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Texas, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$55K
Average Grant
$72K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 3 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.
Foster Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, TX, DC.
Foster Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $49K, with an average of $58K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $162K.
Foster Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Foster Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna L Foster | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Winslow J Foster Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tanya L Foster | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$180K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$148K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$20K
Distribution Amount
$137K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$58K
Median Grant
$49K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uck Institute For Research On AgingGENERAL SUPPORT | Novato, CA | $98K | 2023 |
| Carl I Bourhenne Medical ResearchGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport Beach, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Sens Research FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Mountain View, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Global Apheresis IncCLINICAL TRIALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH UCBERKELEY | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| University Of CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $49K | 2021 |
| Spectrum MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Rice UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $25K | 2020 |
| Carl I Bourhenne Medical Research FGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport Beach, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Courtneys HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2020 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Education FdGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
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