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Paul L Foster Family Foundation is a private corporation based in EL PASO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $11.6M. Annual income is reported at $14.3M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $11.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Texas, New York, Colorado. According to available records, Paul L Foster Family Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $5M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $256K in 2021 to $573K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.2M distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M, with an average award of $117K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 8 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.
Paul L Foster Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, IL.
Paul L Foster Family Foundation has distributed a total of $5M across 43 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $117K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M.
Paul L Foster Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Paul L Foster Family Foundation is headquartered in EL PASO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassandra R Foster Nava | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Weaver | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brant Chandler | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Evelyn Janssen | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alejandra De La Vega Foster | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul L Foster | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$607K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$5M
Average Grant
$117K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Zoological SocietyERTH'S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE AT THE EL PASO ZOO PERFORMANCE 2024-2026 | El Paso, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Texas Business Hall Of Fame Foundation2023 ANNUAL INDUCTION DINNER TABLE SPONSORSHIP | Houston, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| El Pasoans Fighting HungerGENERAL SUPPORT | El Paso, TX | $14K | 2023 |
| Stars Scholarship Fund2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | Mcallen, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Opera Company IncGENERAL SUPPORT | El Paso, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Better Business Bureau Foundation Of El PasoLIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SPONSORSHIP | El Paso, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of El Paso IncGENERAL SUPPORT | El Paso, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of El PasoBGCEP TENNIS & CLIMBING CAMP | El Paso, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Desert Southwest Inc2023 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT EL PASO BUSINESS HALL OF FAME | El Paso, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The El Paso Children'S MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | El Paso, TX | $1M | 2022 |
| The Texas Tribune5 PLEDGED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF $400,000 EACH GENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $400K | 2022 |
| The Aspen Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $246K | 2022 |
| El Paso Community FoundationPLAZA CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL | El Paso, TX | $135K | 2022 |
| Texas Business Hall Of FameTEXAS BUSINESS LEGEND AWARDS | Houston, TX | $75K | 2022 |
| Nph UsaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterMD ANDERSON 80TH ANNIVERSARY | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Paso Del Norte Community FoundationDOWNTOWN DECK PLAZA FOUNDATION | El Paso, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Santa Teresa Charitable FoundationVETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK | Santa Teresa, NM | $30K | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation2022 GOLD EVENT SPONSORSHIP | Aspen, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| El Paso Festivals Inc2022 WESTCOM PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP | El Paso, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Texas Tribune IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Sentebale FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $65K | 2021 |
| Operation NoelSUPPORT ANNUAL CLOTHING/JACKET DRIVE | El Paso, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| The Aspen Institute IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2021 |
| El Paso Child Guidance Center IncSUPPORT ANNUAL FUNDRAISER | El Paso, TX | $3K | 2021 |