Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Turner, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $21.5 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $21,000 and the largest $20.0 million. 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$21.5 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$21,000
- Largest grant$20.0 million
- Assets$337,546
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11.0 million the year before.
71% 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 | $21.8 million | 7 | $217,213 |
| 2024 | $11.0 million | 9 | $114,704 |
| 2025 | $21.5 million | 17 | $337,546 |
How to apply
Decoster Family Charitable 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 Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $20.0 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Maine | 4 | $183,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $140,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $70,382 |
| Michigan | 1 | $51,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $31,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion Baptist World Missions | To provide financial support to the organization | $20.0 million |
| Baptist International Missions Inc | To provide financial support to the organization | $1.0 million |
| Faith Baptist Church | To provide financial support to the organization | $140,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church | To provide financial support to the organization | $110,400 |
| Harvest Baptist Church | To provide financial support to the organization | $70,382 |
| Operation Go International | To provide financial support to the organization | $51,000 |
| Victory Baptist Church | To provide financial support to the organization | $41,600 |
| Sword of the Lord | To provide financial support to the organization | $28,000 |
| First Baptist Hammond | To provide financial support to the organization | $21,000 |
| Hope Haven Gospel Mission | To provide financial support to the organization | $21,000 |
| Roundup Ministries | To provide financial support to the organization | $10,000 |
| Fbmi (Fundamental Baptist Missions International) | To provide financial support to the organization | $10,000 |
| Valley Baptist Church | To provide financial support to the organization | $10,000 |
| Restoration of America Foundation | To provide financial support to the organization | $10,000 |
| Christian Civic League Maine | To provide financial support to the organization | $10,000 |
| Heritage Baptist Church | To provide financial support to the organization | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Baptist Church | To provide financial support to the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Austin J Decoster
- Patricia Decoster
- Peter Decoster
- Clifford S Gibbs
Questions people ask
Does Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$21.5 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $21,000.
Who runs Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Austin J Decoster (Director), Patricia Decoster (Director), Peter Decoster (Director) and Clifford S Gibbs (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.