Fostering Connections
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$270K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Fostering Connections?
Fostering Connections is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville ($76K), Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation ($33K), Joseph & Virginia Dibert Fdn Trust ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $270K in grants to Fostering Connections between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville | $76,100 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation | $32,500 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Joseph & Virginia Dibert Fdn Trust | $25,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation | $22,500 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Asbury Thrift Store Inc | $17,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Charles W Harris Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $14,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Alpha Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stuart Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation | $9,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | $4,284 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk | $4,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Making a Difference Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Tactical Electronics for Community | $479 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $94K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $28K.
What grants has Fostering Connections received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation | OPERATIONS | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation | SUPPORT SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Joseph & Virginia Dibert Fdn Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville | General Support | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Alpha Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Asbury Thrift Store Inc | PROVIDE HOLISTIC SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Joseph & Virginia Dibert Fdn Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Charles W Harris Foundation | CHILD PROTECTION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Stuart Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Making a Difference Foundation | SUPPORT CHILDREN IN OKLAHOMAS CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,000 |
| 2024 | One Gas Foundation Inc | Employee Matching Grant | $1,312 |
| 2024 | Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk | CHARITABLE; PROVIDE SERVICES & SUPPORT TO CHILDERN IN OK WELFARE SYSTEM | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville | BASIC NEEDS | $20,900 |
| 2023 | The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation | FOSTER FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Asbury Thrift Store Inc | PROVIDE HOLISTIC SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Joseph & Virginia Dibert Fdn Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Charles W Harris Foundation | CHILD PROTECTION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk | CHARITABLE; PROVIDE SERVICES & SUPPORT TO CHILDERN IN OK WELFARE SYSTEM | $1,500 |
| 2023 | One Gas Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT | $925 |
| 2023 | One Gas Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER SERVICE GRANT | $250 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville | BASIC NEEDS | $25,200 |
| 2022 | Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation | SUPPORT SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Fostering Connections?
Fostering Connections is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville ($76K), Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation ($33K), Joseph & Virginia Dibert Fdn Trust ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $270K in grants to Fostering Connections between 2020–2025.
Who is Fostering Connections's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is the largest recorded funder of Fostering Connections, with $76K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Fostering Connections received?
IRS 990 filings record $270K in grants to Fostering Connections across 45 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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