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Foster Foundation is a private corporation based in KIRKLAND, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. It holds total assets of $57.1M. Annual income is reported at $45.6M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Foster Foundation has made 303 grants totaling $10.3M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $3.8M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.8M distributed across 122 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.3M, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 76 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Virginia, Illinois, which account for 100% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$373K
Based on 58 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 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 303 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, VA, IL.
Foster Foundation has distributed a total of $10.3M across 303 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.3M.
Foster Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (911265474) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Foster Foundation is headquartered in KIRKLAND, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen O Rowe | CORP. SECRETARY/TREASURER | $79K | $0 | $79K |
| Michael G Foster Jr | PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| J Bradford Smith | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Todd Patrick | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$57.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$57.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
303
Total Giving
$10.3M
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
76
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New BeginningsSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Uw Athletic DepartmentGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2023 |
| Overlake SchoolSOCIAL SERVICES | Redmond, WA | $325K | 2023 |
| Swedish Medical Center FoundationMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $210K | 2023 |
| Seattle FoundationGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $122K | 2023 |
| Together CenterSOCIAL SERVICES | Redmond, WA | $110K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington - Foster School BuildingEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Montlake FuturesGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Northwest HarvestSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Paws- Progressive Animal Welfare SocietySOCIAL SERVICES | Lynnwood, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Seattle Art MuseumGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington - Tougher TogetherEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $23K | 2023 |
| Seattle Children'S HospitalMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of SeattleSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Bellevue Schools FoundationEDUCATION | Bellevue, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Catholic Community Services Of Western WashingtonSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Downtown Emergency Service CenterSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| FarestartSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hamlin Robinson SchoolEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kindering CenterSOCIAL SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Make-A-WishSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mary'S Place SeattleSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Outdoor For All FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Overlake Medical Center FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Providence Hospice Of SeattleMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart ShelterSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Martin De Porres ShelterSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Washington LibrariesEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wa Women In NeedEDUCATION | Kirkland, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater SeattleSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Low Income Housing InstituteSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Neighborcare HealthMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pacific Science Center FoundationGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sound GenerationsSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| HealthpointSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Seattle OperaGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| RytherSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rivkin Center For Ovarian CancerMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwest CenterSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Medic One FoundationMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boyer Children'S ClinicMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cancer LifelineMEDICAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| ChildhavenSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Conservation InternationalEDUCATION | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Evergreen GoodwillSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jubilee Women'S CenterSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| AmaraSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp KoreySOCIAL SERVICES | Mount Vernon, WA | $10K | 2023 |