Foster-Davis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Foster-Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $526,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$526,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $530,000 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $398,000 | 30 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $530,000 | 34 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $526,500 | 32 | $16.5 million |
How to apply
Foster-Davis 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 Foster-Davis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $138,000 |
| New York | 5 | $128,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $63,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $32,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $22,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | Norwalk Hospital Pavilion Project | $100,000 |
| Bard College | Sheila Bam Kosakoff Theater Development Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| Vassar College | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St Catherines School Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Friends of Ambler Farm Inc | Farmer John Initiatives and Special Needs Support Programs | $15,000 |
| The V Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Autism Science Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| The National Alliance to End Homelessness Incorpor | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Creston Avenue Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Grumman Hill Montessori Association | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Kelly C Omahoney | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Westport Baseball & Softball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hebrew Congregation of Agudath Sholom | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Shelton Animal Shelter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Milo&me | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Bam
- Eric F Bam
- April Kosakoff
Questions people ask
Does Foster-Davis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foster-Davis Foundation Inc give?
$526,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Foster-Davis Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Bam (Dir, VP), Eric F Bam (Dir, Pres, Treas) and April Kosakoff (Dir, Sec).
What does Foster-Davis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.