Foster Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrimfield, Massachusetts · EIN 45-6657679 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$105K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,318 and $11,500.
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
71% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Animal Cancer Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Chatham, MA | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bat World Sanctuary | Weatherford, TX | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Return to Freedom Inc (Wild Horse Conservation) | Lompoc, CA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rising Starr Horse Rescue | Wilton, CT | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Stanford Fire Company No 1 Inc | Stanfordville, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cattrap Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted | $2,318 |
| English Cocker Spaniel Club of America | Tracyton, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,318 | 14 |
| 2024 | $100,358 | 12 |
| 2023 | $104,271 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611139349100201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6657679
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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