Joe B Foster Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 76-0538109

Foundation Overview

Based in Houston, TX, Joe B Foster Family Foundation has awarded 226 grants totaling $2,086,500 to organizations in Texas, Michigan and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $250,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,086,500
Total Assets
$7,620,532
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%

4 of 30 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Texas

58% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Austin (53%), Houston (27%), College Station (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+94%

Strong 94% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (72%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Joe B Foster Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Austin Animal Center $10,000 Austin, TX, US Donation 2024
Austin Film Society $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation - Operating Expenses 2024
Austin History Center Association $5,000 Austin, TX, US Donation 2024
Austin School Of Film $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation 2024
The Austin Zoo $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation - Operating Expenses 2024
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation - Operating Expenses 2024
Center For Maine Contemporary Art $5,000 Rockland, ME, US Donation 2024
Coastal Mountain Land Trust $10,000 Camden, ME, US Donation 2024
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Texas Mission Effort 2024
The Elephant Sanctuary $5,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Donation 2024
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation 2024
Farnsworth Art Museum $10,000 Rockland, ME, US Donation - Learning & Engagement Department 2024
Friends Of Strand Theatre-maine $5,000 Rockland, ME, US Donation 2024
The Gentle Barn Foundation $5,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Donation 2024
Hope For Paws $10,000 Lavon, TX, US Donation 2024
Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions $10,000 Lago Vista, TX, US Donation 2024
Maine Death With Dignity $5,000 Wiscasset, ME, US Donation 2024
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Ranch $10,000 Miles, TX, US Donation 2024
Restorative Justice Project $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Donation 2024
St Dominic Village $1,000 Houston, TX, US Donation-caring For Our Elders Program 2024
St Louis Catholic Church $5,000 Austin, TX, US Donation-general Operating Budget 2024
St Louis Catholic School $15,000 Austin, TX, US Donation-general Operating Budget 2024
St Michael's Academy $5,000 Austin, TX, US Donation-general Operating Budget 2024
Sttheresa Catholic Church $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donation-general Operating Budget 2024
St Theresa Catholic School $5,000 Sugar Land, TX, US Donation-general Operating Budget 2024
Texas A&m Foundation $29,000 College Station, TX, US Endowment-corp Cadets Scholarship 2024
United Midcoast Charities $5,000 Camden, ME, US Donation 2024
Waterfall Arts $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Donation 2024
The Woods Project $5,000 Houston, TX, US Donation 2024
Ymca Of Greater Houston $80,000 Houston, TX, US Foster Y - Enrichment Programs 2024
Cca Texas $500 Houston, TX, US Donation - Memory Of Dean Maddox 2023
Austin Animal Center $10,000 Austin, TX, US Donation 2023
Austin Film Society $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation - Operating Expenses 2023
Austin History Center Association $5,000 Austin, TX, US Donation 2023
The Austin Zoo $5,000 Austin, TX, US Donation - Operating Expenses 2023
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation - Operating Expenses 2023
Coastal Mountain Land Trust $10,000 Camden, ME, US Donation 2023
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Texas Mission Effort 2023
The Elephant Sanctuary $10,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Donation 2023
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Donation 2023
Farnsworth Art Museum $10,000 Rockland, ME, US Donation - Learning & Engagement Department 2023
Friends Of Strand Theatre-maine $5,000 Rockland, ME, US Donation 2023
Hope For Paws $10,000 Lavon, TX, US Donation 2023
Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions $10,000 Lago Vista, TX, US Donation 2023
One Community Many Voices $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Keep Families Mobile And Employed Program 2023
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Ranch $10,000 Miles, TX, US Donation 2023
Restorative Justice Project $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Donation 2023
St Dominic Village $1,000 Houston, TX, US Donation-caring For Our Elders Program 2023
St Louis Catholic Church $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating Expenses 2023
St Louis Catholic School $10,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating/art Dept/early Childhood 2023
St Michael's Academy $5,000 Austin, TX, US Annual Campaign, Art Dept Supplies 2023
Sttheresa Catholic Church $15,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Expenses 2023
Texas A&m Foundation $29,000 College Station, TX, US Endowment-corp Cadets Scholarship 2023
United Midcoast Charities $5,000 Camden, ME, US Donation 2023
Waterfall Arts $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Donation 2023
Ymca Of Greater Houston $80,000 Houston, TX, US Foster Y - Support Summer Programs 2023
Ymca Of Greater Houston $75,000 Houston, TX, US Foster Y - Support Summer Programs 2022
St Michael's Academy $5,000 Austin, TX, US Annual Campaign, Art Dept Supplies 2022
St Louis Church $6,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating/art Dept/early Childhood 2022
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Texas Mission Effort 2022
Austin Film Society $1,000 Austin, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2022
Coastal Mountains Land Trust $5,000 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2022
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $5,000 Thompsons Station, TN, US Charitable 2022
Waterfall Arts $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2022
One Community Many Voices $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Keep Families Mobile And Employed Program 2022
Restorative Justice Project $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2022
St Theresa Catholic Church $15,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Expenses 2022
Safe In Austin Rescue Ranch $5,000 Leander, TX, US Charitable 2022
United Midcoast Charities $5,000 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2022
The Elephant Sanctuary $5,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Charitable 2022
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Ranch $5,000 Miles, TX, US Charitable 2022
Friends Of Strand Theatre Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2022
Austin Zoo $1,000 Austin, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Austin Animal Center $5,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2022
Austin History Center Association $4,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2022
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue $5,000 Humble, TX, US Charitable 2022
Dusty Puddles Dachshund Rescue $5,000 Lubbock, TX, US Charitable 2022
Farnsworth Art Museum $10,000 Rockland, ME, US Learning & Engagement Department 2022
Home Austin $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2022
Hope For Paws $5,000 Lavon, TX, US Charitable 2022
Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions $5,000 Lago Vista, TX, US Charitable 2022
Project Freedom Ride $5,000 Evans, GA, US Charitable 2022
Texas A&m Foundation $29,000 College Station, TX, US Endowment-corp Cadets Scholarship 2022
Ymca Of Greater Houston $75,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2021
St Michael's Academy $5,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
St Louis Church $6,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Austin Zoo $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Charitable 2021
Austin Film Society $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Coastal Mountains Land Trust $5,000 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2021
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $10,000 Thompsons Station, TN, US Charitable 2021
Waterfall Arts $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2021
One Community Many Voices $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2021
Restorative Justice Project $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2021
St Theresa Catholic Church $5,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2021
St Dominic Village $1,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2021
Safe In Austin Rescue Ranch $10,000 Leander, TX, US Charitable 2021
United Midcoast Charities $5,000 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2021
William A Farnsworth Library And Art Museum Inc $10,000 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2021
The Elephant Sanctuary $5,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Charitable 2021
The Gentle Barn Foundation $5,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Charitable 2021
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Ranch $10,000 Miles, TX, US Charitable 2021
Friends Of Strand Theatre Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2021
Wolly Kitten Club $3,500 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2021
Ymca Of Greater Houston $115,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2020
St Michael's Academy $5,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2020
St Louis Church $6,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2020
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2020
Austin Zoo $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2020
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Charitable 2020
Austin Film Society $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2020
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2020
Coastal Mountains Land Trust $2,500 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2020
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $10,000 Thompsons Station, TN, US Charitable 2020
Waterfall Arts $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2020
One Community Many Voices $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2020
Restorative Justice Project $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2020
St Theresa Catholic Church $15,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2020
St Dominic Village $1,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2020
Safe In Austin Rescue Ranch $10,000 Leander, TX, US Charitable 2020
United Midcoast Charities $5,000 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2020
Houston's Amazing Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2020
William A Farnsworth Library And Art Museum Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2020
Houston Methodist Hospital $10,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2020
Texas A&m Foundation $10,000 College Station, TX, US Charitable 2020
The Elephant Sanctuary $5,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Charitable 2020
The Gentle Barn Foundation $5,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US Charitable 2020
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Ranch $10,000 Miles, TX, US Charitable 2020
Friends Of Strand Theatre Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2020
Ymca Of Greater Houston $15,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2019
St Michael's Academy $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2019
St Louis Church $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2019
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2019
Austin Zoo $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2019
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Charitable 2019
Austin Film Society $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2019
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2019
Coastal Mountains Land Trust $2,500 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2019
William Farnsworth Library And Art Museum Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2019
Friends Of Strand Theatre Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2019
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $10,000 Thompsons Station, TN, US Charitable 2019
Waterfall Arts $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2019
One Community Many Voices $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2019
Restorative Justice Project $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2019
St Theresa Catholic Church $8,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2019
St Dominic Village $10,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2019
Safe In Austin Rescue Ranch $10,000 Leander, TX, US Charitable 2019
United Midcoast Charities $5,000 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2019
The University Of Texas Health Science Center $50,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2019
St Louis Catholic School Trust $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2019
Ymca Of Greater Houston $15,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2018
St Michael's Academy $4,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
St Louis Church $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
Austin Zoo $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Charitable 2018
Texas A&m Foundation $10,000 College Station, TX, US Charitable 2018
Austin Film Society $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
The Elephant Sanctuary $10,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Charitable 2018
Coastal Mountains Land Trust $2,500 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2018
William Farnsworth Library And Art Museum Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2018
Friends Of Strand Theatre Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2018
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $10,000 Thompsons Station, TN, US Charitable 2018
Waterfall Arts $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2018
John Paul Ii Life Center $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
One Community Many Voices $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2018
Restorative Justice Project $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2018
St Theresa Catholic Church $3,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2018
Houston Methodist Hospital $250,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2018
St Dominic Village $5,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2018
Safe In Austin Rescue Ranch $5,000 Leander, TX, US Charitable 2018
Shoal Creek Conservancy $2,500 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2018
Ymca Of Greater Houston $15,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2017
St Michael's Academy $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2017
St Louis Church $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2017
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2017
Austin Zoo $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2017
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Charitable 2017
Texas A&m Foundation $10,000 College Station, TX, US Charitable 2017
Austin Film Society $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2017
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2017
The Elephant Sanctuary $10,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Charitable 2017
Coastal Mountain Land Trust $2,500 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2017
The Center Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2017
William Farnsworth Library And Art Museum Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2017
Friends Of Strand Theatre Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2017
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $10,000 Thompsons Station, TN, US Charitable 2017
Waterfall Arts $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2017
John Paul Ii Life Center $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2017
One Community Many Voices $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2017
Restorative Justice Project $2,500 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2017
St Theresa Catholic Church $3,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2017
Houston Methodist Hospital $250,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2017
St Dominic Village $2,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2017
Ymca Of Greater Houston $15,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2016
St Michael's Academy $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2016
St Louis Church $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2016
Catholic Charities Of Central Texas $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2016
Search Homeless Services $25,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2016
Austin Zoo $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2016
Diocese Of Austin Fine Arts Council $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2016
Dominican Sisters Of Mary $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Charitable 2016
Texas A&m Foundation $10,000 College Station, TX, US Charitable 2016
Austin Film Society $2,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2016
Erin Crowley Foundation $1,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2016
Williston Northampton School $5,000 East Hampton, MA, US Charitable 2016
Coalition For The Homeless Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2016
Reasoning Mind $25,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2016
The Elephant Sanctuary $10,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Charitable 2016
Film Independent Inc $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2016
Coastal Mountains Land Trust $5,000 Camden, ME, US Charitable 2016
The Center Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2016
William Farnsworth Library And Art Museum Inc $2,500 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2016
Friends Of Strand Theatre Inc $1,000 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2016
Center For Maine Contemporary Art $2,500 Rockport, ME, US Charitable 2016
New Hope For Women $1,000 Rockland, ME, US Charitable 2016
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $10,000 Thompsons Station, TN, US Charitable 2016
Waterfall Arts $1,000 Belfast, ME, US Charitable 2016
Young Arts $1,000 Miami, FL, US Charitable 2016
Ymca Of Greenwich Ct $500 Greenwich, CT, US Charitable 2016
Penobscot Bay Ymca $1,000 Rockport, ME, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 76-0538109
Website N/A
Address 14551 CINDYWOOD DR Houston, TX 77079-6509

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Joe B Foster Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director
Vp/treasurer/director
Secretary/director

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.