Foster Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Foster Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$44,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$228,620
Giving in 2024 was up from $30,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 15 | $246,607 |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 21 | $228,620 |
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
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 21 | $44,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Burns
- John Foster
- Marjorie Cummins
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?
$44,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Foster Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harold Burns (Director), John Foster (Vice President) and Marjorie Cummins (President).
What does Foster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.