Private foundation · EIN 33-6195828 · Rch Palos Vrd, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Foster Charitable Tr 010296

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: 18 grants paid, $780K total, median $6,633. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$780K
Median grant
$6,633
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Loyola High SchoolLos Angeles, CAGen exempt$265K
Holy Trinity ChurchSan Pedro, CAGen exempt$172K
Mary Star of the Sea High SchoolSan Pedro, CAGen exempt$150K
Holy Trinity SchoolSan Pedro, CAGen exempt$100K
Notre DameLos Angeles, CAGen exempt$18K
University of RiversideRiverside, CAGen exempt$16K
Groundcover NewsAnn Arbor, MIGen exempt$10K
UC RegentsOakland, CAGen exempt$8,000
Alma Backyard FarmsCompton, CAGen exempt$7,500
Curts KitchenSan Pedro, CAGen exempt$5,767
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MIGen exempt$5,000
UC DavisDavis, CAGen exempt$5,000
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGen exempt$4,981
St Edward SchoolCorona, CAGen exempt$4,000
Washington State UniversityPullman, WAGen exempt$3,102
CsulbLong Beach, CAGen exempt$2,873
Maria's ClosetSan Pedro, CAGen exempt$2,500
Huron Rover Methodist ChurchDexter, MIGen exempt$500

By state: California 14 · Michigan 3 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Foster Charitable Tr 010296 is a private grantmaking foundation in Rch Palos Vrd, California, administered in care of Deutsche Bank Trust Co Na, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Foster Charitable Tr 010296 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 Foster Charitable Tr 010296 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $780K across 18 grants, a median of $6,633.

Where does Foster Charitable Tr 010296 give?

California (14 grants), Michigan (3 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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