Foster Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyRancho Palos Verdes, California · EIN 33-6195828 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$780K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,767
Total assets$21.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $18,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | Gen exempt | $265,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church | San Pedro, CA | Gen exempt | $172,000 |
| Mary Star of the Sea High School | San Pedro, CA | Gen exempt | $150,000 |
| Holy Trinity School | San Pedro, CA | Gen exempt | $100,000 |
| Notre Dame | Los Angeles, CA | Gen exempt | $18,000 |
| University of Riverside | Riverside, CA | Gen exempt | $15,989 |
| Groundcover News | Ann Arbor, MI | Gen exempt | $10,000 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | Gen exempt | $8,000 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | Compton, CA | Gen exempt | $7,500 |
| Curts Kitchen | San Pedro, CA | Gen exempt | $5,767 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Gen exempt | $5,000 |
| UC Davis | Davis, CA | Gen exempt | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Gen exempt | $4,981 |
| St Edward School | Corona, CA | Gen exempt | $4,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Gen exempt | $3,102 |
| Csulb | Long Beach, CA | Gen exempt | $2,873 |
| Maria's Closet | San Pedro, CA | Gen exempt | $2,500 |
| Huron Rover Methodist Church | Dexter, MI | Gen exempt | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $780,212 | 18 |
| 2024 | $565,303 | 14 |
| 2023 | $239,840 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642029349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-6195828
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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