The Foster Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Foster Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,365 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $13,000. 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$101,365
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,660 the year before.
19% 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 | $75,660 | 26 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $101,365 | 26 | $2.0 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 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 7 | $39,660 |
| New York | 7 | $24,980 |
| Florida | 7 | $20,100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,625 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greens Farms Academy | Educational programs support | $13,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute University of Miami Health System | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fund of Friends Seminary | Educational programs support | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | Educational programs support - annual giving | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Program support | $8,500 |
| Goodspeed Opera Company | Program support | $7,500 |
| The Fund for Yale New Haven Hospital | Program support | $7,500 |
| Westport Volunteer Ems | Program support | $5,000 |
| Yale University | Educational programs support | $4,500 |
| The Vero Beach Museum of Art | Program support | $3,000 |
| Grand Harbor Community Outreach Program Inc | Program support | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University | Educational programs support - annual fund | $2,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Educational programs support | $2,500 |
| The Whitney Museum of American Art | Program support | $2,380 |
| The Hopkins School | Educational programs support | $1,660 |
| The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Program support | $1,500 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Program support | $1,125 |
| Impact 100 | Program support | $1,100 |
| The Palm Beach Opera | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Vero Beach Opera Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Program support | $500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Program support | $500 |
| Westport Museum for History & Culture | Program support | $500 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | Program support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles M Foster
- Elena M Foster
- Charles M Foster V
- Michelle F Miller
- Catherine Foster Ellison
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?
$101,365 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Foster Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles M Foster (Trustee), Elena M Foster (Trustee), Charles M Foster V (Trustee) and Michelle F Miller (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Foster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.