The Foster Foundation
EIN 911265474 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$8.9M
243 grants · $1.8M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$15K
grant size
81%
deep partner · 63/78 multi-year
repeat
$58.6M
Assets (2024)
78
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
KAREN ROWE
Phone
(206) 726-1815
Deadlines
NONE -- RESPONSE TO SUBMISSION USUALLY MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS
How to Apply
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.5M | $49.7M | $-2.1M | 61 |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $41.9M | $6.1M | 61 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $44.7M | $2.1M | 62 |
| 2024 | $2.3M | $58.6M | $9.9M | 59 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 243 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$1.3M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (243 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Washington | Seattle, WA | $1,272,500 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| UW Athletic Department | Seattle, WA | $750,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| UW Athletic Department | Seattle, WA | $500,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Overlake School | Redmond, WA | $325,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2023 |
| Overlake School | Redmond, WA | $300,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2022 |
| St Thomas School | Medina, WA | $300,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | $260,000 | MEDICAL | 2024 |
| UW Athletic Department | Seattle, WA | $250,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | $210,000 | MEDICAL | 2023 |
| Montlake Futures | Seattle, WA | $160,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | $138,021 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Bellevue, WA | $135,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2024 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | $127,792 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | $122,043 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | $110,000 | MEDICAL | 2022 |
| Together Center | Redmond, WA | $110,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2023 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | $107,634 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| Overlake School | Redmond, WA | $100,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2020 |
| St Thomas School | Medina, WA | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| University of Washington - Foster School Building | Seattle, WA | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Montlake Futures | Seattle, WA | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| University of Washington - Foster School Building | Seattle, WA | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| University of Washington - Foster School Building | Seattle, WA | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Outdoor for All Foundation | Seattle, WA | $61,500 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2020 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Bellevue, WA | $60,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2020 |
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