The Foster Foundation Grants

How to apply

Open to applications: its latest 990-PF publishes how to apply and does not limit giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact

Karen Rowe

Address

13 Central Way Kirkland, WA, 98033

Phone

(206) 726-1815

Deadlines

None -- response to submission usually made within 90 days

Application materials

Grant making criteria: inquiries for funding of projects within the scope of the foundation's purpose should be briefly described in letter form. Included in this letter should be a brief description of the project & its intended purpose. If the inquiry is deemed appropriate by the foundation, a formal application will be requested. A detailed application should then be presented & must contain the following: name and address of organization proof of tax-exempt status a list of officers and directors a brief history & summary of program and accomplishments financial reports, including budget for the current year project plan, a description of the project to be funded, defining the need or problem, objectives, methods for achieving objectives, & a method to evaluate results. If the project is intended to be ongoing, methods for ongoing support must be provided. A detailed budget for the project, including total amount needed, amounts requested from this foundation and from other sources

Restrictions

Purpose of the foundation: to enhance quality of life in the pacific northwest and alaska through the support of qualified needs in area of cultural activities, education, social and community services, health, and the environment. Types of support: grants will be awarded to the organizations for one year only, generally in the form of building funds, equipment and materials, research, matching or challenge grants and special projects. Grants to individuals will be made as scholarships and fellowships through a school, college, or university.

Where The Foster Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Showing 5 of the 25 largest grants (59 reported in all).

About this data

Figures are aggregated from The Foster Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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Free templates for applying to a foundation like this

• Full grant proposal template with an annotated sample
• Letter of intent template and example
• Statement of need template and examples
• Executive summary template and examples
• Grant budget template (XLSX) and budget narrative
• Evaluation plan template and metrics

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