Private foundation · EIN 93-2481820 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

4s 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: 10 grants paid, $170K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$170K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Crossroads Bible ChurchBellevue, WASow to Reap Building Campaign$60K
International Deaf Education AssociationBillings, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$38K
Bellevue Christian SchoolBellevue, WACharitable Event$10K
International Deaf Education AssociationBillings, MTMulti-year grant for long term planning and birthday/christmas gifts for at least two students$10K
John Wayne Birthplace Society LtdWinterset, IASigma Chi Memorial Campaign$10K
New Horizons MinistriesSeattle, WALong term grant commitment for general financial support$10K
New Horizons MinistriesSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Opportunity International IncCarol Stream, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Truth for LifeCleveland, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrusErlanger, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500

By state: Washington 4 · Montana 2 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 1 · Ohio 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

4s Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, 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 4s 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 4s Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does 4s Family Foundation give?

Washington (4 grants), Montana (2 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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