Foster Clara J
Foster Clara J is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $597K.
Foster Clara J at a glance
In short: Foster Clara J gave $597K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $597K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $597,222
- +1861.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $597,222
- +1861.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $597,222
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Foster Clara J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Grand Rapids Comm College Fdn ($597K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $597K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $597K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Comm College Fdn Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $597,222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $10,535 | $609,242 | $597,222 | 1 | — | $29,676 |
| 2020 | $602,208 | $148,914 | $39,269 | $30,445 | 1 | $140,090 | $28,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foster Clara J reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foster Clara J's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on the 2021 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2021)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $10K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Foster Clara J
How much does Foster Clara J give each year?
Foster Clara J gave $597K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
Where does Foster Clara J operate?
Foster Clara J has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is Foster Clara J required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Foster Clara J reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Foster Clara J's EIN?
Foster Clara J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6051476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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