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The Foster Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 91-1265474 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $2.3M
- Grants reported
- 59
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | $2.3M |
Where The Foster Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Washington$2.3MIllinois$5K
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL | 2024 | $750K |
| SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | MEDICAL | 2024 | $260K |
| MONTLAKE FUTURES | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL | 2024 | $160K |
| OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | BELLEVUE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $135K |
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL | 2024 | $127.8K |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - FOSTER SCHOOL BUILDING | SEATTLE, WA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $100K |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $60K |
| SEATTLE ART MUSEUM | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL | 2024 | $50K |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | MEDICAL | 2024 | $50K |
| PAWS- PROGRESSIVE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | LYNNWOOD, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $47.5K |
| MAKE-A-WISH | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $35K |
| OVERLAKE SCHOOL | REDMOND, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $25K |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - TOUGHER TOGETHER | SEATTLE, WA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $22.5K |
| YOUTHCARE | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $20K |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | MEDICAL | 2024 | $20K |
| HEALTHPOINT | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $10K |
| HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $10K |
| CANCER LIFELINE | SEATTLE, WA | MEDICAL | 2024 | $10K |
| FARESTART | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $10K |
| CAMP KOREY | MOUNT VERNON, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $10K |
| BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | BELLEVUE, WA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $10K |
| MARY'S PLACE SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $10K |
| EVERGREEN GOODWILL | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $10K |
| NEIGHBORCARE HEALTH | SEATTLE, WA | MEDICAL | 2024 | $10K |
| LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE | SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- KAREN ROWE
- Address
- 13 CENTRAL WAY KIRKLAND, WA, 98033
- Phone
- 2067261815
- 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.
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 e-file archive.