Private foundation · EIN 26-1564242 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kent and Joann Foster Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $637K total, median $1,000. 40% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$637K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TX
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ut Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TXTo support general operations$500K
Mary Immaculate Catholic ChurchFarmers Branch, TXTo support general operations$106K
Prince of Peace Catholic ChurchPlano, TXTo support general operations$21K
All Saints Catholic ChurchDallas, TXTo support general operations$8,000
Roberta Methodist ChurchRoberta, GATo support general operations$1,000
T Boone Pickens Hospice CareHoldenville, OKTo support general operations$1,000
FIRST Christain Church CranburyStockton, CATo support general operations$500
Otoe Missouria Tribe HigherRed Rock, OKTo support general operations$200
Salvatorians Memorial MasseMilwaukee, WITo support general operations$30
Marianist MissionDayton, OHTo support general operations$20

By state: Texas 4 · Oklahoma 2 · Georgia 1 · California 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Kent and Joann Foster Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Ken Travis, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Kent and Joann Foster Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Kent and Joann Foster Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $637K across 10 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Kent and Joann Foster Family Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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