The Foster Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Foster Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,760 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$181,760
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,965 the year before.
59% 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 | $0 | 0 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $96,965 | 13 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $181,760 | 29 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Foster Family 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $126,660 |
| Maine | 9 | $52,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Mass Audubon Habitat - Somerset Street Improvement Project | $50,000 |
| Lexington Montessori School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lexington Montessori School Inc | Aline Gery Fund Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Justin Foster '03 and Family Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Justin Foster '03 and Family Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Habitat in Belmont | $10,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Justin Foster '03 and Family Scholarship Fund | $6,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Polar Bear Athletic Fund - Go U Bears Challenge | $5,000 |
| Town of Belmont | To purchase rink equipment for the Belmont Sports Complex fund | $5,000 |
| Ocean Park Association | Compost Station | $3,500 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | Pink Pages 2025 Fund A Need | $2,500 |
| Ocean Park Association | 2025 Spring Appeal | $2,500 |
| Ocean Park Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bowdoin College | Class of 2003 Alumni Fund | $2,000 |
| First Church in Belmont Unitarian Universalist | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lexington Montessori School Inc | For LMS Fund | $1,500 |
| Arlington Boys Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Belmont News Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Belmont Public Library Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grub Street Inc | Novel Incubator Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundationwashington DC Ico | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | School of Education | $1,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Polar Bear Athletic Fund | $500 |
| Grub Street Inc | Grub Street Alum Party 2025 | $500 |
| Lexington Montessori School Inc | Horizons @ LMS-Table sponsorship fund for Gala | $500 |
| Transition House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boston University Trustees of Boston University | General & Unrestricted | $160 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Corinne Foster
- Justin Foster
Questions people ask
Does The Foster Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Foster Family Foundation give?
$181,760 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Foster Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Corinne Foster (Dir, VP) and Justin Foster (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The Foster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.