Question 1

What does THE FOSTER FOUNDATION fund?

Accepted Answer

THE FOSTER FOUNDATION has funded 78 organizations with 179 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does THE FOSTER FOUNDATION give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, THE FOSTER FOUNDATION awarded $2,285,350 in grants. The foundation holds $57,067,901 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 179 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs THE FOSTER FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

THE FOSTER FOUNDATION is led by J BRADFORD SMITH (DIRECTOR), TODD PATRICK (DIRECTOR), KAREN O ROWE (CORP. SECRETARY/TREASURER), and 1 other. This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is THE FOSTER FOUNDATION located?

Accepted Answer

THE FOSTER FOUNDATION is located in KIRKLAND, WA. Their EIN is 91-1265474. Their website is https://WWW.THEFOSTERFOUNDATION.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from THE FOSTER FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. THE FOSTER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals. 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 Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$2,297,792	59	$38,946
2023	$2,180,096	62	$35,163
2021	$1,757,379	58	$30,300

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