Fossil Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fossil Foundation is a private foundation in Richardson, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $350,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$350,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$338,412
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was down from $540,000 the year before.
88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.3 million | 32 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $540,000 | 13 | $619,599 |
| 2025 | $350,000 | 9 | $338,412 |
How to apply
Fossil 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fossil Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $175,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Alliance | Support the building of digital public goods to enable the goal of school to work transitions for underserved youth | $75,000 |
| Medha Learning Foundation | Support the organizations mission to prepare youth in underserved regions of India for lives after school by scaling Medhas holistic model toward impacting 1 Millon plus youth by 2026 | $50,000 |
| Medha Foundation | Support the organizations mission to prepare youth in underserved regions of India for lives after school by scaling Medhas holistic model toward impacting 1 Million plus youth by 2026 | $50,000 |
| African Visionary Fund | Support AVF in its work to drive equitable funding to proximate African visionaries deepen it focus on youth enpowermentand build a sustainable pipeline of partners and ecosystems aligned with Fossil Foundations mission anad vision | $50,000 |
| African Visionary Fund | Support AVF in its work to drive equitable funding to proximate African visionaries deepen it focus on youth enpowermentand build a sustainable pipeline of partners and ecosystems aligned with Fossil Foundations mission anad vision | $50,000 |
| Array Education | Support nXus purpose and SEL development methodology curriculum and program model to be deployed in-person online and on a blended basis | $30,000 |
| Greencheck Inc | Support GreenChecks youth-led platform serving climate action organizations across Southeast Asia Latin America and the Caribbean | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Support wildfire relief efforts in California | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of TX | Support disaster relief efforts in Kerr County Texas | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kara Devita
- Anna Studzinska
- Heather Foster
- Melissa Lowenkron
- Patrick Turner
- Alvaro Blanco-Hortiguera
- Lydia Lim
- Alessandra Antenucci
Questions people ask
Does Fossil Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fossil Foundation give?
$350,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Fossil Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kara Devita (President and Director), Anna Studzinska (Vic Pres and Director), Heather Foster (Secretary and Director) and Melissa Lowenkron (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Fossil Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.