Foster Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Foster Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Batesville, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $884,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $148,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$884,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$148,000
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $863,108 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $863,108 | 35 | $12.7 million |
| 2025 | $884,000 | 35 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
Foster Family Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Foster Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 19 | $344,300 |
| California | 3 | $228,700 |
| Florida | 5 | $171,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $17,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $11,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John 316 Ministry | Charitable | $148,000 |
| John 317 Ministry | Charitable | $127,900 |
| Educational Media Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Pure Heart Vision | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Kanakuk Camps | Charitable | $63,000 |
| Olyphant Church of Christ | Charitable | $53,000 |
| ASU Newport | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Camp Wyldewood | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Breaking Bonds | Charitable | $30,000 |
| New Hope Refuge | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Uams | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sweetwater Church of Christ | Charitable | $16,000 |
| MCA (Montessori Christian Academy) | Charitable | $12,800 |
| First Baptist Church of Batesville | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Rise Recovery St louis | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Believer's Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jubilee Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Poiema Ministries | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Remmel Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Harbor Cross County | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Changers Student Missions | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Woodland Hills | Charitable | $4,000 |
| FCA Camp | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Batesville High School | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Our Father's Table | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Brothers Keepers | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Compass Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Corinna's Place | Angel Tree Children | $1,000 |
| Fellowship Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Good News Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Scott Thomas Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tanner Bradley Memorial | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Chapel at Seaside | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vision Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Melba | Charitable | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Foster
- Rebecca Foster
Questions people ask
Does Foster Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foster Family Charitable Trust give?
$884,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Foster Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Foster (Trustee) and Rebecca Foster (Trustee).
What does Foster Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.