Foster Family Foundation

EIN 45-6657679 · MA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$6K Funds in CA, TN, CT +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Foster Family Foundation based in MA paid 14 grants totaling $105.3K to 14 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $20K, with a median of $6K. Its largest recipients included THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY, THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC, and ANIMAL CANCER FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,825,145
Giving (latest yr)
$105,318
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$6K
Recipients
14
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Elephant Sanctuary$20,000
  • The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc$15,000
  • Animal Cancer Foundation$14,000
  • Atlantic White Shark Conservancy$11,500
  • Morris Animal Foundation$10,000

Where grants went

  • California$22,000 · 2 grants
  • Tennessee$20,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$18,000 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$16,818 · 4 grants
  • Colorado$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$7,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

The Elephant Sanctuary
Hohenwald, TN
Unrestricted
$20,000
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc
Laguna Hills, CA
Unrestricted
$15,000
Animal Cancer Foundation
Norwalk, CT
Unrestricted
$14,000
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
Chatham, MA
Unrestricted
$11,500
Morris Animal Foundation
Denver, CO
Unrestricted
$10,000
Bat World Sanctuary
Weatherford, TX
Unrestricted
$7,500
Return to Freedom Inc (Wild Horse Conservation)
Lompoc, CA
Unrestricted
$7,000
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Unrestricted
$5,000
Rising Starr Horse Rescue
Wilton, CT
Unrestricted
$4,000
Stanford Fire Company No 1 Inc
Stanfordville, NY
Unrestricted
$4,000
Cattrap Nantucket
Nantucket, MA
Unrestricted
$2,318
English Cocker Spaniel Club of America
Tracyton, WA
Unrestricted
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Foster Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Foster Family Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $105.3K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $20K (median $6K).

Recent recipients include THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY, THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC, ANIMAL CANCER FOUNDATION, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Foster Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Foster Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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