Private foundation · EIN 47-1340254 · Stockton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

G a Foster Legacy 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: 11 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$1.9M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Painted TurtleSanta Monica, CACharitable$275K
Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CACharitable$250K
Salvation Army OcTustin, CACharitable$250K
Ararat Home of Los AngelesMission Hills, CACharitable$250K
FosterallGlendale, CACharitable$250K
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CACharitable$200K
Mount Olive Lutheran ChurchSan Diego, CACharitable$125K
Ocean InstituteDana Point, CACharitable$100K
Ride Above DisabilityPoway, CACharitable$95K
Tree San DiegoSan Diego, CACharitable$75K
Winston School of San DiegoDel Mar, CACharitable$30K

About this foundation

G a Foster Legacy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stockton, California, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 G a Foster Legacy 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 G a Foster Legacy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 11 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does G a Foster Legacy Foundation give?

California (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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