THE FOSTER FOUNDATION
https://WWW.THEFOSTERFOUNDATION.ORG
$49.7M
Total Assets (2020)
N/A
Total Giving (2020)
0
Grants on File (2020–2024)
N/A
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
KAREN ROWE
Phone
2067261815
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 2022 data appears limited (dashed line) because the IRS transitioned its e-filing system that year and only published 2 months of XML archives.
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $49.7M | $-2.1M | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | $44.7M | $2.1M | N/A |
| 2024 | N/A | $58.6M | $9.9M | N/A |
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KAREN O ROWE | CORP. SECRETARY/TREASURER | $79K |
| MICHAEL G FOSTER JR | PRESIDENT | $30K |
| TODD PATRICK | DIRECTOR | $10K |
| J BRADFORD SMITH | DIRECTOR | $10K |
Grants Awarded (0 total)
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