John J and Nora a Foster Foundation
Invitation OnlyStillwater, Minnesota · EIN 46-0761572 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$764K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beginnings | Grand Rapids, MN | General support | $6,500 |
| St Peters Lutheran | Gibbon, MN | Parsonage maint & repairs | $3,500 |
| New Life Family Services | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Granite House | Stillwater, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Birth Right of Hutchinson | Hutchinson, KS | General support | $2,500 |
| Camp Victory | Zumbro Falls, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Lakeview Health Foundation | Stillwater, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Trinity First Lutheran Church | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Orlando, FL | Minister sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | Saint Paul, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Enkrateia House of Hope | St Bonifacius, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| The Specialty Crop Collaborative | Hudson, SD | General support | $2,000 |
| Together for Good | St Paul, MN | General support | $1,500 |
| Household of Faith Churchrosella's Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry | St Paul Park, MN | Food shelf | $1,500 |
| Beyond Limits | Burnsville, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Support Lifecrystal Women's Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota South District Lcms | Burnsville, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Victory Christian Academy | Hibbing, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Martin Luther College | New Ulm, MN | General support | $500 |
| Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators | Eden Prairie, MN | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641179349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0761572
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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