Foster Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Foster Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,200 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$204,200
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,800 the year before.
27% 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 | $184,770 | 31 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $124,800 | 28 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $204,200 | 33 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter F Mars Trustee 681 Andersen Drive Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2747 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 928-8900 |
| What to submit | 1) charitable organization info, 2) entity's determination letter |
What Foster Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $101,500 |
| New York | 2 | $29,500 |
| Illinois | 12 | $29,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 6 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation - Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Distributions for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Rochester Contemporary Art Ctr | Distributions for charitable purposes | $26,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health | Distributions for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Mental Help Global | Distributions for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh | Distributions for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Distributions for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Temple Jeremiah | Distributions for charitable purposes | $7,600 |
| Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ravina Festival Association | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Stanford Fund for Undergraduate | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | Distributions for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | Distributions for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Distributions for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Distributions for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Swaner Preserve and Ecocenter | Distributions for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Chicago Hearing Society | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Community Wireless of Park City | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Park City Film | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Park City Performances DBA Egytian Theatre | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Northmoor Education Foundation | Distributions for charitable purposes | $600 |
| Alzheimers Association | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Jewish United Fund | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Open Books LTD | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Penny Foster
- Lee B Fosterii
- Peter F Mars
- Lynn B Foster
- Kim Foster Petracca
- Craig J Foster
- Alexandra D Mars
Questions people ask
Does Foster Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Foster Charitable Trust give?
$204,200 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Foster Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Penny Foster (Trustee), Lee B Fosterii (Trustee), Peter F Mars (Trustee) and Lynn B Foster (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Foster Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.