The Foster Family Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2015 and based in Stockton, California. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable organizations through direct grants and philanthropic initiatives.
Key facts about The Foster Family Charitable
- EIN
- 47-1476998
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,961,637
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- Average grant
- $75,448
- Median grant
- $10,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; 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.
Who The Foster Family Charitable funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Foster Family Charitable's 26 itemized 2024 grants were California (59%), Georgia (26%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stockton, CA (12 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants). None of its 26 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Is The Foster Family Charitable open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $108K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
26
+36.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
-29.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable organizations with a primary focus on:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
- Community Development
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:**
Average Grant
Approximately $75,000
How to Apply
**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Stockton, California and throughout California, with some national grants. Recent grantmaking also extends to the District of Columbia and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 26 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $31,492,332
- Total Revenue: $3,028,151
- Total Expenses: $2,377,897
- Net Income: $650
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources:
- Asset sales: 66.4%
- Dividends: 17.3%
- Interest income: 17.1%
Expense Allocation:
- Charitable disbursements represent 82.5% of total expenses
Staffing:
- 1 employee (as of 2024)
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Habitat for Humanity ($510,000), Village Hopecore International ($240,000), University of the Pacific ($221,008).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Amerucas, GA | CHARITABLE | $510,000 |
| VILLAGE HOPECORE INTERNATIONAL Stockton, CA | CHARITABLE | $240,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC Stockton, CA | CHARITABLE | $221,008 |
| REINVENT STOCKTON FOUNDATION Stockton, CA | CHARITABLE | $187,629 |
| PREVAIL Stockton, CA | CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
| WORLD FOOD PROGRAM USA Washington, DC | CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
| FEATHER RIVER LAND TRUST Quincy, CA | CHARITABLE | $140,000 |
| PROJECT ORBIS INTERNATIONAL New York, NY | CHARITABLE | $125,000 |
| PLACER SPCA Roseville, CA | CHARITABLE | $90,000 |
| LOEL FOUNDATION Lodi, CA | CHARITABLE | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by Dr. Robert Scott Foster, MD, a longtime Stockton ophthalmologist, and family members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Scott Foster MD | President & Treasurer | 20 | $50,000 |
| Cynthia Foster | Secretary | 20 | $17,500 |
| Ryan Foster | Director | 10 | $30,000 |
| Nicole Foster | Director | 1 | — |
| Daryl R Petrick | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Foster Family Charitable fund?
The foundation supports charitable organizations with a primary focus on: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy and Grantmaking • Community Development
How do I apply for a grant from The Foster Family Charitable?
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Foster Family Charitable make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Stockton, California and throughout California, with some national grants. Recent grantmaking also extends to the District of Columbia and Virginia.
What size grants does The Foster Family Charitable award?
In 2024, The Foster Family Charitable awarded 26 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Foster Family Charitable's EIN?
The Foster Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1476998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Foster Family Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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