The David Foster Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$5.0M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The David Foster Foundation?
The David Foster Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Walter Scott Family Foundation ($4.0M), The Stewart J Rahr Foundation ($200K), The Smidt Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to The David Foster Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | $4,016,704 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Stewart J Rahr Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Smidt Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stephenson Family Foundation a/K/a Celebrate Life Foundation | $138,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| JVK Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Celebrity Adventures Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| UCLA Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alesia Alpert Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lustig Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Iger Bay Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Coleman Foundation | $10,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| Quiet Heart Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2025) to $4.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
What grants has The David Foster Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | UCLA Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Smidt Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | JVK Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Fred B Luddy Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Stephenson Family Foundation a/K/a Celebrate Life Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $38,000 |
| 2024 | Lustig Family Foundation | TO FUND CENTER'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Coleman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,300 |
| 2024 | Quiet Heart Foundation | SUPPORT CHILDREN ORGAN TRANSPLANTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Stewart J Rahr Foundation | FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Celebrity Adventures Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Alesia Alpert Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Walter Scott Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,016,704 |
| 2022 | The Stewart J Rahr Foundation | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Stephenson Family Foundation a/K/a Celebrate Life Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Iger Bay Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The David Foster Foundation?
The David Foster Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Walter Scott Family Foundation ($4.0M), The Stewart J Rahr Foundation ($200K), The Smidt Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to The David Foster Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is The David Foster Foundation's largest funder?
Walter Scott Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The David Foster Foundation, with $4.0M across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has The David Foster Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to The David Foster Foundation across 18 grants from 16 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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