Joseph C & Esther Foster Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph C & Esther Foster Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$152,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $153,000 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $188,000 | 30 | $4.6 million |
| 2023 | $153,000 | 31 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $152,000 | 24 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Joseph C & Esther Foster 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 Joseph C & Esther Foster Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $104,000 |
| New Mexico | 7 | $28,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel | Enable donee's exempt function | $30,000 |
| Culture for One | Enable donee's exempt function | $30,000 |
| Albuquerque Jewish Community Center | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Csu Foundation | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Move NYC Foundation | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Think New Mexico | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Enable donee's exempt function | $9,000 |
| Doe Foundation | Enable donee's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Shake-A-Leg Miami | Enable donee's exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Door | Enable donee's exempt function | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Enable donee's exempt function | $4,000 |
| Cancer Foundation for NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $3,000 |
| Wnyc Radio | Enable donee's exempt function | $3,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery Assoc of Mass | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Eugene O'Neill Theatre | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| New Mexico Children's Foundation | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Wnet | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Nyrr Team for Kids | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Boston Symphony Hall | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,500 |
| Espanola Valley Humane Society | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
| US Coast Guard Foundation | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Honda Fire and Rescue | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel F Haft
- Roger Scoville
- Nicole Werkmeister Esq
Questions people ask
Does Joseph C & Esther Foster Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph C & Esther Foster Foundation Inc give?
$152,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Joseph C & Esther Foster Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel F Haft (President, Treasurer, Director), Roger Scoville (Clerk) and Nicole Werkmeister Esq (Director).
What does Joseph C & Esther Foster Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and faith communities.