Foster Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Brimfield, MA EIN: 45-6657679

Foster Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brimfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including wildlife conservation, animal health and welfare, and horse rescue.

Key facts about Foster Family Foundation

In short: Foster Family Foundation gave $105K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state California. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
45-6657679
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$105,318
Grants made (2025)
14
Average grant
$7,523
Median grant
$6,000
New grantees (estimate)
29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025)
Total assets
$1,825,145
Primary geography
California (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$105K

+4.9% YoY

Grant Count

14

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-10.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foster Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Foster Family Foundation open to new grantees?

29%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.

  • 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of animal-related missions. For example, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy says its mission is to support scientific research, improve public safety, and educate the community to inspire conservation of Atlantic white sharks. Morris Animal Foundation says it works to bridge science and resources to advance animal health. Best Friends Animal Society says it is dedicated to saving dogs and cats in shelters and making the country no-kill. Rising Starr Horse Rescue says it saves, rehabilitates, retrains, and rehomes horses, and uses equine interactive programs to educate and prepare them for rehoming.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $105,318 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median of $6,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (21%), Tennessee (19%), Connecticut (17%), Massachusetts (16%), and Colorado (9%).

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

HohenwaldNorwalkStanfordvilleWeatherfordChathamLaguna HillsBedford HillsBrigantineSacramentoSeatleAthensBozemanBrooksvilleCheshireDenverLompocMilesNantucketPonte VedraSan Francisco

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K15 grants2020 15 grants2021 16 grants2022 15 grants2023 12 grants2024 14 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $120K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $105K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

The Elephant Sanctuary: $20KThe Elephant Sanctuary$20KThe David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc: $15KThe David Sheldrick WildlifeTrust USA Inc$15KAnimal Cancer Foundation: $14KAnimal Cancer Foundation$14KAtlantic White Shark Conservancy: $12KAtlantic White SharkConservancy$12KMorris Animal Foundation: $10KMorris Animal Foundation$10KBat World Sanctuary: $8KBat World Sanctuary$8KReturn to Freedom Inc (Wild Horse Conservation): $7KReturn to Freedom Inc (WildHorse Conservation)$7KBest Friends Animal Society: $5KBest Friends Animal Society$5KRising Starr Horse Rescue: $4KRising Starr Horse Rescue$4KStanford Fire Company No 1 Inc: $4KStanford Fire Company No 1 Inc$4K

The largest 2025 recipient was The Elephant Sanctuary ($20K). Together the top 10 received $98K.

Grant Size Distribution

72 grants across all recorded years

72<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Elephant Sanctuary Hohenwald, TNUnrestricted$20,000
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc Laguna Hills, CAUnrestricted$15,000
Animal Cancer Foundation Norwalk, CTUnrestricted$14,000
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Chatham, MAUnrestricted$11,500
Morris Animal Foundation Denver, COUnrestricted$10,000
Bat World Sanctuary Weatherford, TXUnrestricted$7,500
Return to Freedom Inc (Wild Horse Conservation) Lompoc, CAUnrestricted$7,000
Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UTUnrestricted$5,000
Rising Starr Horse Rescue Wilton, CTUnrestricted$4,000
Stanford Fire Company No 1 Inc Stanfordville, NYUnrestricted$4,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant total Grant count
2025 $1,825,145 $193,692 $148,388 $105,318 14
2024 $1,779,807 $153,575 $137,299 $100,358 12
2023 $1,764,305 $44,752 $139,715 $104,271 15
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,825,145$1,779,807$1,764,305
Revenue$193,692$153,575$44,752
Expenses$148,388$137,299$139,715
Qualifying Distributions$105,318$100,358$104,271
Net Investment Income$152,397$116,740$13,945
Distributable Amount$107,719$105,318$100,358

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Sarah Foster, Victoria Foster, and Joseph G Imbriani as trustees.

Foster Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Joseph G. Imbriani

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $18K (2020) → $20K (2025)

  • Sarah Foster

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Victoria Foster

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Joseph G Imbriani — Trustee: $20KJoseph G ImbrianiTrustee$20K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Joseph G Imbriani (Trustee).

Contact

Mailing address: Co Victoria Foster PO Box 48, Brimfield, MA 01010
Phone: (508) 867-4821

Frequently asked questions about Foster Family Foundation

How much does Foster Family Foundation give each year?

Foster Family Foundation gave $105K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 12 grants.

What is Foster Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Foster Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,523, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foster Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.

Where does Foster Family Foundation give grants?

Foster Family Foundation's top state is California, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and Connecticut (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nantucket, MA (2 grants).

Does Foster Family Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Foster Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Foster Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Foster Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Elephant Sanctuary ($20,000), The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc ($15,000) and Animal Cancer Foundation ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Foster Family Foundation?

Foster Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Foster Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of animal-related missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Foster Family Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Foster Family Foundation's EIN?

Foster Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6657679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Foster Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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