Private foundation · EIN 87-4679645 · Batesville, Arkansas · Health care

Foster Family Charitable Trust

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: 35 grants paid, $884K total, median $10K. 54% of grants stayed in Arkansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$884K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AR
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
John 316 MinistryPort Richey, FLCharitable$148K
John 317 MinistrySanta Clara, CACharitable$128K
Educational Media FoundationRocklin, CACharitable$100K
Pure Heart VisionNashville, TNCharitable$100K
Kanakuk CampsBranson, ARCharitable$63K
Olyphant Church of ChristBradford, ARCharitable$53K
Asu NewportState University, ARCharitable$40K
Camp WyldewoodSearcy, ARCharitable$40K
Breaking BondsJonesboro, ARCharitable$30K
New Hope RefugeBatesville, ARCharitable$30K
UamsLittle Rock, ARCharitable$25K
Sweetwater Church of ChristJacksonville, FLCharitable$16K
McA (montessori Christian Academy)Batesville, ARCharitable$13K
First Baptist Church of BatesvilleBatesville, ARCharitable$11K
Rise Recovery St LouisCollinsville, ILCharitable$11K
Believer's ChurchMansfield, MOCharitable$10K
Jubilee ChurchBatesville, ARCharitable$10K
Poiema MinistriesBayside, NYCharitable$10K
Remmel ChurchNewport, ARCharitable$10K
The Harbor Cross CountyWynne, ARCharitable$10K
World Changers Student MissionsLynn Haven, FLCharitable$5,000
Woodland HillsBranson, MOCharitable$4,000
FCA CampKansas City, MOCharitable$3,000
Batesville High SchoolBatesville, ARCharitable$2,500
Our Father's TableBatesville, ARCharitable$2,000
Brothers KeepersBatesville, ARCharitable$1,000
Compass ChurchBatesville, ARCharitable$1,000
Corinna's PlaceBatesville, ARAngel Tree Children$1,000
Fellowship ChurchBatesville, ARCharitable$1,000
Good News ChurchSanta Rosa Beach, FLCharitable$1,000
Scott Thomas Palmer Memorial Scholarship FundAnnapolis, MDCharitable$1,000
Tanner Bradley MemorialPleasant Plains, ARCharitable$1,000
The Chapel at SeasideSanta Rosa, FLCharitable$1,000
Vision ChurchCedar Hill, TXCharitable$1,000
The MelbaPasadena, CACharitable$800

By state: Arkansas 19 · California 3 · Florida 5 · Tennessee 1 · Missouri 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Foster Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Batesville, Arkansas, administered in care of Rebecca Foster, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Charitable Trust 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 Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $884K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Foster Family Charitable Trust give?

Arkansas (19 grants), California (3 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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