Sam Field Foster Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam Field Foster Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$573,733
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $463,918 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 2 | $515,118 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $591,485 |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 6 | $573,733 |
How to apply
Sam Field Foster 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 Sam Field Foster Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pisd Education Foundation | Fine arts center for plano | $30,000 |
| North TX Jack Rabbits Track Club | Promote athletics | $5,000 |
| Children's Craniofacial Assoc Educational Symposium | Sponsor family to symposium | $5,000 |
| City House | Housing for pisd homeless students | $5,000 |
| Hendrick Scholarship Foundation | Scholarships for pisd students | $5,000 |
| Texas Women's University Foundation | Scholarship for collin county studen | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bobby James
- Gene Foster
- Marsha Foster
Questions people ask
Does Sam Field Foster Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Field Foster Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sam Field Foster Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bobby James (Vice Preside), Gene Foster (Director) and Marsha Foster (President).
What does Sam Field Foster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.