Foster Nation
Santa Monica, CA ·EIN 85-2404828 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
$1.3M received 22 funders 34 grants · 2020–2024
Who funds Foster Nation?
Foster Nation is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Foster Care Counts ($659K), California Community Foundation ($100K), Goldhirsh Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foster Nation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care Counts | $659,360 | 4 | 2021–2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Goldhirsh Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Taylor Petruccio Foundation | $70,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Stolaroff Foundation Inc | $70,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Impactassetsinc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Lowell Milken Family Foundation | $32,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $31,726 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| National Charity League - La Chapter | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Stand Together Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Frieda C Fox Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Crail-johnson Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $5,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Brotman Foundation of California | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Journey Fund | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Chinook Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Anna W Ngai Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2023 |
| Muskin Family Foundation | $1,010 | 1 | 2020 |
| Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation | $210 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has Foster Nation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Charity League - La Chapter | — | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Crail-johnson Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO MISSION TO PREPARE, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER FOSTER YOUTH AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, COMMUNITY, AND MENTORSHIP. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Taylor Petruccio Foundation | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $6,726 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Goldhirsh Foundation | LA2050 GRANTS CHALLENGE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Taylor Petruccio Foundation | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Frieda C Fox Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Brotman Foundation of California | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Anna W Ngai Foundation | SUPPORT FOSTER YOUTH | $1,250 |
| 2022 | Goldhirsh Foundation | LA2050 GRANTS CHALLENGE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | FOR A CAREER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FOSTER YOUTH | $25,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Stand Together Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Taylor Petruccio Foundation | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Foster Care Counts | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO HELP FOSTER NATION DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. FOSTER NATION PROVIDES TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND CA GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS WITH A MEAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTITIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. AS OF 4/24/2021 FOSTER NATION, PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT OF FOSTER CARE COUNTS, BECAME THEIR OWN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. | $6,200 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| 2022 | The Crail-johnson Foundation | TO EXPAND OUR MEAL NATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOSTER YOUTH IN COLLEGE WITH FREE MEALS FOR 30 TO 60 DAY. FUNDS WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW CAREER COACHING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, CAREERX, TO ADDRESS SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN FOSTER YOUTH | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Foster Care Counts | TO PROVIDE $57,111.79 TO SUPPORT FOSTER NATION'S MEAL NATION PROJECT, WHICH PROVIDES WEEKLY MEALS TO FOSTER YOUTH IN COLLEGE, $150,000 FROM THE CARES GRANT THAT IS NOT RESTRICTED, BUT INTENDED, TO BE USED FOR FOOD-INSECURITY RELATED PROGRAMS, AND THE REMAINING BALANCE OF $183,778 TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FOSTER NATION, WHICH ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND CA GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS WITH MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTITIES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. THIS IS A PASS THROUGH GIFT. AS OF 4/24/2021 FOSTER NATION, PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT OF FOSTER CARE COUNTS, BECAME THEIR OWN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. | $390,890 |
| 2021 | Foster Care Counts | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO HELP FOSTER NATION DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. FOSTER NATION PROVIDES TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND CA GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS WITH A MEAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTITIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. AS OF 4/24/2021 FOSTER NATION, PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT OF FOSTER CARE COUNTS, BECAME THEIR OWN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Foster Care Counts | TO PROVIDE $43,344.67 TO SUPPORT FOSTER NATION'S MEAL NATION PROJECT, WHICH PROVIDES WEEKLY MEALS TO FOSTER YOUTH IN COLLEGE, AND $68,925.81 IN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FOSTER NATION, WHICH ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AND CA GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMS WITH MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTITIES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. THIS IS A PASS THROUGH GIFT. AS OF 4/24/2021 FOSTER NATION, PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT OF FOSTER CARE COUNTS, BECAME THEIR OWN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. | $112,270 |
| 2021 | Stolaroff Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Taylor Petruccio Foundation | ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Lowell Milken Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The California Wellness Foundation | FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SERVICES THAT SUPPORT AND EMPOWER FOSTER YOUTH IN LOS ANGELES BY REDUCING FOOD INSECURITIES AND ENHANCING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $210 |
| 2020 | Stolaroff Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $40,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Foster Nation?
Foster Nation is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Foster Care Counts ($659K), California Community Foundation ($100K), Goldhirsh Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foster Nation between 2020–2024.
Who is Foster Nation's largest funder?
Foster Care Counts is the largest recorded funder of Foster Nation, with $659K across 4 grants (2021–2022).
How much grant funding has Foster Nation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foster Nation across 34 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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