Joe B Foster Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Joe B Foster Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$275,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $266,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,500 | 26 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 30 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $275,000 | 30 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Warren Foster 14551 Cindywood Drive, Houston, TX 77079-6509 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 657-7386 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Joe B Foster Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $192,500 |
| Maine | 8 | $51,500 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Houston | Foster y - enrichment programs | $80,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Endowment-corp cadets scholarship | $29,000 |
| St Louis Catholic School | Donation-general operating budget | $15,000 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Donation - learning & engagement department | $11,500 |
| Austin Animal Center | Donation | $10,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Gentle Barn Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hope for Paws | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions | Donation | $10,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Ranch | Donation | $10,000 |
| Sttheresa Catholic Church | Donation-general operating budget | $10,000 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art | Donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Strand Theatre Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Megunticook Watershed Association | Donation | $5,000 |
| Restorative Justice Project | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Louis Catholic Church | Donation-general operating budget | $5,000 |
| St Michael's Academy | Donation-general operating budget | $5,000 |
| St Theresa Catholic School | Donation-general operating budget | $5,000 |
| United Midcoast Charities | Donation | $5,000 |
| Waterfall Arts | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Woods Project | Donation | $5,000 |
| Austin History Center Association | Donation | $2,500 |
| Austin Film Society | Donation - operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Austin School of Film | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Austin Zoo | Donation - operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Texas | Donation - operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary | Texas mission effort | $1,000 |
| Erin Crowley Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Dominic Village | Donation-caring for our elders program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Warren Foster
- Kenneth Knox Foster
- Jennifer Kate Foster
Questions people ask
Does Joe B Foster Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joe B Foster Family Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joe B Foster Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Warren Foster (President/Director), Kenneth Knox Foster (Vp/Treasurer/Director) and Jennifer Kate Foster (Secretary/Director).
What does Joe B Foster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.