The Forster Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Forster Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hume, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 21 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 16 | $21.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 29 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
The Forster Family 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 The Forster Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $655,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $350,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $260,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $190,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $175,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin College | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Boston College | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Nuturing Minds | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | Charitable | $125,000 |
| American Precision Museum | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Evergreen Christian School | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Samaritan Inns | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Fauquier County Food Bank | Charitable | $60,000 |
| City Kids | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Tzedek DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The International Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Artists in Middleburg | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Center for the Arts | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Order of Malta | Charitable | $25,000 |
| San Miguel School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Father McKenna Center Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Flint Hill School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Club Preservation Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Potomac School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter C Forster
- Elizabeth D Forster
Questions people ask
Does The Forster Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Forster Family Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Forster Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter C Forster (President/Treasurer) and Elizabeth D Forster (Vp/Secretary).
What does The Forster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.