Private foundation · EIN 26-1939994 · El Paso, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul L 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $23K. 90% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$1.1M
Median grant
$23K
Stays in TX
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.1M; Part I reports $4.0M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Paso del Norte Childrens Development CenterEl Paso, TXGeneral support$300K
Amigo Airsho IncEl Paso, TXGeneral support$257K
Paso del Norte Community FoundationEl Paso, TXEpma star ceiling project$110K
El Paso MattersEl Paso, TXGrant for operational support$100K
El Pasoans Fighting HungerEl Paso, TXGeneral support$100K
The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TXClimb higher fund$90K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral support$25K
Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TXDonation: weather station project$25K
Stars Scholarship FundMcAllen, TXScholarship grant contribution$24K
Texas Business Hall of Fame FoundationHouston, TXTbhf 2024 annual induction dinner table sponsorship$23K
Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationAspen, COGeneral support$23K
The Opera Company IncEl Paso, TXGrant donation$15K
El Paso Community FoundationEl Paso, TXSponsorship for the 2024 plaza classic film festival$10K
Hospice of El Paso IncEl Paso, TXHeart of hospice gala bronze sponsorship$9,756
El Paso Tnr IncEl Paso, TXGrant awarded for trap neuter return$5,000
Law N PawsEl Paso, TXGeneral support$5,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of El PasoEl Paso, TXGeneral support$4,730
El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study CenterEl Paso, TXFlights & bites sponsorship$4,480
Make a Wish Foundation of North TexasEl Paso, TXWish night el paso 2024 silver sponsorship$3,864
El Paso Veterinary Medical AssociationEl Paso, TXGeneral support$2,500
Girl Scouts of the Desert SouthwestEl Paso, TXGeneral support$2,500

By state: Texas 19 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Paul L Foster Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in El Paso, Texas, 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 Paul L Foster Family Foundation 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 Paul L Foster Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 21 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Paul L Foster Family Foundation give?

Texas (19 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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