Forster Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Forster Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $129,000. 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$455,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$129,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $489,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $508,500 | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $489,000 | 15 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $455,000 | 9 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Forster Family Foundation Inc 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 Forster Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $399,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $129,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Preserve Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | to support Getty Conservation Institute Council | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Albertine Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Stanford University | Hoover Institute annual fund | $10,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | to support UCSF Cardiology Council | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bret Forster
- Kyle Forster
- Nancy Forster
- Patrick Forster
Questions people ask
Does Forster Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forster Family Foundation Inc give?
$455,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Forster Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bret Forster (Dir, VP), Kyle Forster (Dir, VP), Nancy Forster (Dir, VP) and Patrick Forster (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Forster Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.