Foster Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Foster Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brimfield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,318 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$105,318
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,358 the year before.
29% 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 | $104,271 | 15 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $100,358 | 12 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $105,318 | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
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 Foster Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $22,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $16,818 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Animal Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bat World Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Return to Freedom Inc (Wild Horse Conservation) | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rising Starr Horse Rescue | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Stanford Fire Company No 1 Inc | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cattrap Nantucket | Unrestricted | $2,318 |
| English Cocker Spaniel Club of America | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Foster
- Victoria Foster
- Joseph G Imbriani
Questions people ask
Does Foster Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foster Family Foundation give?
$105,318 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Foster Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Foster (Trustee), Victoria Foster (Trustee) and Joseph G Imbriani (Trustee).
What does Foster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.