The Foster Family Foundation

EIN 88-3709233 · DE · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in MA, ME, NC +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Foster Family Foundation based in DE paid 29 grants totaling $181.8K to 17 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $50K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY INC, LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC, and BOWDOIN COLLEGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,537,225
Giving (latest yr)
$181,760
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
29
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
17
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc$60,000
  • Lexington Montessori School Inc$52,000
  • Bowdoin College$43,500
  • Ocean Park Association$8,500
  • Town of Belmont$5,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$126,660 · 16 grants
  • Maine$52,000 · 9 grants
  • North Carolina$1,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$100 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (29)

Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc
Lincoln, MA
Mass Audubon Habitat - Somerset Street Improvement Project
$50,000
Lexington Montessori School Inc
Lexington, MA
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Lexington Montessori School Inc
Lexington, MA
Aline Gery Fund Scholarship Fund
$25,000
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
Justin Foster '03 and Family Scholarship Fund
$20,000
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
Justin Foster '03 and Family Scholarship Fund
$10,000
Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc
Lincoln, MA
Habitat in Belmont
$10,000
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
Justin Foster '03 and Family Scholarship Fund
$6,000
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
Polar Bear Athletic Fund - Go U Bears Challenge
$5,000
Town of Belmont
Belmont, MA
To purchase rink equipment for the Belmont Sports Complex fund
$5,000
Ocean Park Association
Ocean Park, ME
Compost Station
$3,500
Ocean Park Association
Ocean Park, ME
General & Unrestricted
$2,500
Ocean Park Association
Ocean Park, ME
2025 Spring Appeal
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The 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, The Foster Family Foundation reported 29 itemized grants totaling $181.8K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $50K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY INC, LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC, BOWDOIN COLLEGE, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

The 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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