The Foster Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Foster Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Stockton, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $311,369. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$311,369
- Assets$41.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 19 | $37.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 26 | $39.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 24 | $41.4 million |
How to apply
The Foster Family Charitable 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.
What The Foster Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $311,369 |
| Georgia | 1 | $104,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Orbis International | Charitable | $311,369 |
| University of the Pacific | Charitable | $257,731 |
| Village Hopecore International | Charitable | $240,000 |
| Reinvent Stockton Foundation | Charitable | $189,026 |
| Prevail | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Feather River Land Trust | Charitable | $140,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $104,000 |
| Placer SPCA | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Loel Foundation | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Children's Eye Foundation of Aapos | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Smith Kettlewell Eye Research | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Support Stockton Police Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Stockton Police Dept | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Animal Protection League | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Buddhist Church of Stockton | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Stockton | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Emergency Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oak Park Junior Tennis | Charitable | $1,000 |
| San Joaquin Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Stockton Beautiful | Charitable | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- R Scott Foster MD
- Cynthia Foster
- Ryan Foster
- Nicole Foster
- Daryl R Petrick
Questions people ask
Does The Foster Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Foster Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Foster Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists R Scott Foster MD (President & Treasurer), Cynthia Foster (Secretary), Ryan Foster (Director) and Nicole Foster (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Foster Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.