The Foster Foundation
Kirkland, Washington · EIN 911265474 · Private foundation
The Foster Foundation is a private foundation based in Kirkland, Washington. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.5M in grants paid and $42.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 243 individual grants from this funder — $8.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Foster Foundation funds
The Foster Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Washington EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $1.3M | 2020 |
| Uw Athletic Department GENERAL | Seattle, WA | $750K | 2024 |
| Uw Athletic Department GENERAL | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Foster Foundation
From The Foster Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at thefosterfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Foster Foundation
- Does The Foster Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Foster Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Foster Foundation fund?
- The Foster Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include The University of Washington, Uw Athletic Department. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Foster Foundation give in grants?
- The Foster Foundation reported $2.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 243 grants.
- Where is The Foster Foundation located?
- The Foster Foundation is based in Kirkland, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911265474.
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