Private foundation · EIN 04-6114436 · Santa Fe, New Mexico

Joseph C and Esther Foster Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $152K total, median $3,000. 29% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$152K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NM
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NYEnable donee's exempt function$30K
Culture for OneNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$30K
Albuquerque Jewish Community CenterAlbuquerque, NMEnable donee's exempt function$10K
Csu FoundationFort Collins, COEnable donee's exempt function$10K
Move NYC FoundationNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$10K
Think New MexicoSanta Fe, NMEnable donee's exempt function$10K
Food Bank for NYCNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$9,000
Doe FoundationNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$5,000
Shake-A-Leg MiamiMiami, FLEnable donee's exempt function$5,000
The DoorNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$5,000
City Meals on WheelsNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$4,000
Cancer Foundation for NmSanta Fe, NMEnable donee's exempt function$3,000
Wnyc RadioNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$3,000
Jewish Cemetery Assoc of MassNewton Centre, MNEnable donee's exempt function$2,500
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$2,000
Eugene O'Neill TheatreNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$2,000
New Mexico Children's FoundationSanta Fe, NMEnable donee's exempt function$2,000
WnetNew Yor, NYEnable donee's exempt function$2,000
Nyrr Team for KidsNew York, NYEnable donee's exempt function$2,000
Boston Symphony HallBoston, MAEnable donee's exempt function$1,500
Espanola Valley Humane SocietyEspanola, NMEnable donee's exempt function$1,000
Santa Fe Animal ShelterSanta Fe, NMEnable donee's exempt function$1,000
US Coast Guard FoundationStonington, CTEnable donee's exempt function$1,000
Honda Fire and RescueSanta Fe, NMEnable donee's exempt function$1,000

By state: New York 12 · New Mexico 7 · Colorado 1 · Florida 1 · Minnesota 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Joseph C and Esther Foster Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, administered in care of Je Higham Pc, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joseph C and Esther Foster Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joseph C and Esther Foster Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $152K across 24 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Joseph C and Esther Foster Foundation Inc give?

New York (12 grants), New Mexico (7 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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