EIN 46-2686785

Foster Art and Wilderness Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation was established in 2013 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We unite the watercolor journeys of artist-explorer Tony Foster in powerful exhibitions that inspire people to connect with wilderness. These exhibitions are open to the public and available for loan to museums and other public venues. Tony Foster’s paintings on wilderness themes, and their accompanying souvenirs and journals, document one man’s deeply felt experience and resonate with a fundamental human need to connect with the earth. His process is compelling and his work unique.
Total revenues
$1,886,368
2023
Total expenses
$2,201,588
2023
Total assets
$9,054,559
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Foster Art and Wilderness Foundation

We are dedicated to uniting, preserving, and exhibiting tony Foster's watercolor journeys to inspire reflection, discussion, and education about Art, Wilderness, and the natural world. We are a quiet, contemplative place in which to experience beautiful Art and inspiring journeys. Our space houses the permanent collection of the Foster Art & Wilderness Foundation. Tours and admission are free and open to all. We also offer interactive tours for school children, have hosted events for all ages to learn more about the artist's process and techniques, and have hosted talks for people to share their experiences about the artist, Art, and nature.
(continuation of previous statement) tony Foster's paintings on Wilderness themes, and their accompanying souvenirs and journals, document one man's deeply felt experience and resonate with a fundamental human need to connect with the earth. His process is compelling and his work unique. We believe that viewing a watercolor journey in its entirety provides powerful inspiration. The paintings suggest intriguing connections with other artworks, artifacts and collections, and they appeal to a broad audience.

Grants made by Foster Art and Wilderness Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Wild Wonder FoundationTo Provide Support for Projects Realted To Nature Connection and Conservation.$12,000

Personnel at Foster Art and Wilderness Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Anne B BaxterDirector$169,538
Debra A WaltimireMuseum Manager$90,337
Anna E GawareckiSenior Museum Assistant$69,167
Linda S MillerMuseum Events and Ou$122,200
Jane WoodwardBoard Chair$0

Financials for Foster Art and Wilderness Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,102,668
Investment income and dividends$144,830
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-377,530
Gross sales of inventory$16,400
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,886,368

Form 990s for Foster Art and Wilderness Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-31990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-08990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-14990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-12990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-15990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
940 Commercial St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
thefoster.org/ 
Phone
(650) 209-7181
Facebook page
fosterartandwilderness 
IRS details
EIN
46-2686785
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0204682
FTB Entity ID
3567771
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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