Joseph C and Esther Foster Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 04-6114436 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$152K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
70% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $30,000 |
| Culture for One | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $30,000 |
| Albuquerque Jewish Community Center | Albuquerque, NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Csu Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Move NYC Foundation | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Think New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $9,000 |
| Doe Foundation | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Shake-A-Leg Miami | Miami, FL | Enable donee's exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Door | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $4,000 |
| Cancer Foundation for Nm | Santa Fe, NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $3,000 |
| Wnyc Radio | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $3,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery Assoc of Mass | Newton Centre, MN | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Eugene O'neill Theatre | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| New Mexico Children's Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Wnet | New Yor, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Nyrr Team for Kids | New York, NY | Enable donee's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Boston Symphony Hall | Boston, MA | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,500 |
| Espanola Valley Humane Society | Espanola, NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
| US Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Honda Fire and Rescue | Santa Fe, NM | Enable donee's exempt function | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $153,000 | 31 |
| 2021 | $188,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523029349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6114436
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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