Private foundation · EIN 37-2156368 · Faribault, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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: 4 grants paid, $25K total, median $4,805. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$25K
Median grant
$4,805
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clear Lake AssociationNorthfield, MNAeration system$15K
Northfield SharesNorthfield, MNNorthfield ice arean$5,000
Rice Dakota Goodhue County Isd 659Northfield, MNBoys lacrosse jerseys$4,610
Rice County Area United WayNorthfield, MNBook bash$240

About this foundation

Foster Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Faribault, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 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 Foster Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $25K across 4 grants, a median of $4,805.

Where does Foster Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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