John Henry Foster and Bernadine Foster Foundation
Invitation OnlyChesterfield, Missouri · EIN 43-1242408 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $3,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West County YMCA | Chesterfield, MO | Genaral support | $13,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Diabetes research | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | St Louis, MO | Research to eliminate alzheimers | $4,000 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | St Louis, MO | Access education conservation | $4,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | St Louis, MO | Support gateway arch | $3,000 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital | St Louis, MO | Medical | $2,000 |
| Willpower Community | Dripping Springs, TX | Cimmunity support | $2,000 |
| American Heart Assoc | St Louis, MO | Cardiovascular disease | $1,000 |
| December 5Th Fund | St Louis, MO | Coping with cancer | $1,000 |
| Endangered Wolf Center | Eureka, MO | Preserve & protect wolves | $1,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | St Louis, MO | Helping kids with cancer | $1,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | Public museum | $1,000 |
| Bloomington Creative Glass Center | Bloomington, IN | Education | $500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Marrifield, VA | Increase wildlife population | $500 |
| Palm Springs Historical Society | Palm Springs, CA | Education | $300 |
| Riley Childrens Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Medical | $300 |
| The Wiegand Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | Education | $250 |
| Palm Springs Animal Shelter | Pamlm Springs, CA | Animal care | $200 |
| St Louis Audubon Society | St Louis, MO | Education | $100 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($32,338). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,488 | 33 |
| 2024 | $84,700 | 26 |
| 2023 | $76,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103381
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1242408
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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