Foster Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6064791 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$204K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PETER F MARS TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 681 ANDERSEN DRIVE SUITE 300, PITTSBURGH PA 152202747 |
| Phone | 4129288900 |
| Form and materials | 1) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION INFO, 2) ENTITY'S DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation - Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Rochester Contemporary Art Ctr | Rochester, NY | Distributions for charitable purposes | $26,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health | Pittsburgh, PA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Mental Help Global | Spring, TX | Distributions for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Temple Jeremiah | Northfield, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $7,600 |
| Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute | Chicago, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ravina Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Stanford Fund for Undergraduate | Stanford, CA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Chicago, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Distributions for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Distributions for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Park City, UT | Distributions for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Swaner Preserve and Ecocenter | Park City, UT | Distributions for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Glencoe, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Chicago Hearing Society | Chicago, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Community Wireless of Park City | Park City, UT | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Park City Film | Park City, UT | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Park City Performances Dba Egytian Theatre | Park City, UT | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Distributions for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Northmoor Education Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $600 |
| Alzheimers Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Open Books Ltd | Chicago, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | Distributions for charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204,200 | 33 |
| 2024 | $124,800 | 29 |
| 2023 | $184,770 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631739349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6064791
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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