Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,959 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,959 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16,959
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,959
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21,605 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,605 | 2 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $16,959 | 3 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $5,959 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Wonder Foundation | To provide support for projects realted to nature connection and conservation. | $10,000 |
| The Royal Institution of Cornwall | To provide support to the royal cornwall museum and library. | $5,959 |
| Green Foothills | To provide support for projects related to nature connection and conservation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Woodward
- Holly Knapp
- Natasha Skok
- Paul Salisbury
- Kirsten Stasio
Questions people ask
Does Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation give?
$16,959 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,959.
Who runs Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Woodward (Board Chair), Holly Knapp (Director), Natasha Skok (Director) and Paul Salisbury (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.