Private foundation · Waltham, MA

The Pacer Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K $1K $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
34
Repeat grantees
25
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Hugh K Foster Jr
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Frank H Foster
VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Jennifer Bf Walton
VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Elizabeth G Woodard
TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Adelaide E Foster
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Barbara Hunter Foster
CHAIRPERSON (DECEASED 3/23)

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
2.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
194
Total grants awarded
$611K
Total amount
$3K
Average grant
$23K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$115K
30 grants
2022
$138K
40 grants
2021
$113K
39 grants
2020
$114K
40 grants
2019
$132K
45 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$90K
5 grants · MT · ✓ Exact match
$78K
United Way of Santa Barbara
4 grants · CA
$40K
Direct Relief International
5 grants · CA
$34K
5 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$27K
5 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$21K
4 grants · CA · ≈ likely match
$20K
4 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$20K
Mv Community Services
5 grants · MA
$19K
5 grants · RI · ✓ Exact match
$15K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Thrive
TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW, SUCCEED, AND BECOME VALUABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY
MT · TY 2023
$18K
Brooks School
PROVIDE EDUCATION
MA · TY 2023
$12K
The Hotchkiss Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CT · TY 2023
$10K
Direct Relief International
TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY POVERTY
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Mv Community Services
TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY
MA · TY 2023
$8K
Shore Country Day School
TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION THAT ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO EMBRACE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
MA · TY 2023
$6K
North Country Animal League
TO PROVIDE SHELTERING AND ADOPTION OF HOMELESS COMPANION ANIMALS
VT · TY 2023
$5K
Plummer Youth Promise
PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO YOUTH AT RISK
ME · TY 2023
$5K
Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara
TO ENSURE ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO THE CARE
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Harvard Business School
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY OF EDUCATION
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Harvard University
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY OF EDUCATION
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Brown University
PROVIDE EDUCATION
RI · TY 2023
$3K
Santa Barbara Middle School
PROVIDE EDUCATION
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Stowe Education Fund
PROVIDE EDUCATION
VT · TY 2023
$2K
Raw Art Works
TO IGNITE THE DESIRE TO CREATE AND CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN OUR YOUTH
MA · TY 2023
$2K
St Jude Hospital
TO ADVANCE CURES & PREVENTION FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH & TREATMENT
TN · TY 2023
$2K
Boston Children's Hospital
PROVIDE PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Colby College
PROVIDE EDUCATION
ME · TY 2023
$1K
Bridger Clinic Inc
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION
MT · TY 2023
$1K
Michael J Fox Foundation-parkinson's Res
TO FUND THE RESEARCH OF THE CURE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE
NY · TY 2023
$1K
Pomfret Fund
TO PURSUE LIVES OF PURPOSE AND MEANING
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Florida State University Foundation
TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
FL · TY 2023
$1K
Women for Women International
PROVIDE TRAINING FOR WOMEN TO GENERATE INCOME, IMPROVE HEALTH, AND INFLUENCE DECISIONS
NY · TY 2023
$1K
Fessenden School
CULTIVATES EACH BOY'S TALENTS
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Elon University
TO PROVIDE LIBERAL ARTS UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
NC · TY 2023
$1K
World Wildlife Fund
TO CONSERVE NATURE AND REDUCE THE MOST PRESSING THREATS TO THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH
DC · TY 2023
$1K
Georgetown University
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY OF EDUCATION
DC · TY 2023
$1K
Heart of the Valley Humane Society
TO COMPASSIONATELY SHELTER THE LOST AND SURRENDERED PETS OF GALLATIN AND MADISON VALLEYS
MT · TY 2023
$1K
Give Kids the World
PROVIDE CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH MAGICAL WEEK-LONG WISH VACATIONS
FL · TY 2023
$1K
Pintler Pets
TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTER AND SPAY AND NUEUTER CLINIC FOR DEER LODGE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREA
MT · TY 2023
$1K
Thrive
TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW, SUCCEED, AND BECOME VALUABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY
MT · TY 2022
$16K
Interlochen Arts Academy
TO INSPIRE PEOPLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
MI · TY 2022
$15K
United Way of Santa Barbara
TO DEVELOP AND LEAD INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Brooks School
PROVIDE EDUCATION
MA · TY 2022
$10K
Plummer Youth Promise
PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO YOUTH AT RISK
ME · TY 2022
$10K
Mv Community Services
TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY
MA · TY 2022
$8K
Direct Relief International
TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY POVERTY
CA · TY 2022
$6K
Harvard University
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY OF EDUCATION
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara
TO ENSURE ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO THE CARE
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Harvard Business School
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY OF EDUCATION
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Elon University
TO PROVIDE LIBERAL ARTS UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
NC · TY 2022
$5K
Storyteller Children's Center
TO PROVIDE QUALITY TUITION-FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
CA · TY 2022
$5K
North Country Animal League
TO PROVIDE SHELTERING AND ADOPTION OF HOMELESS COMPANION ANIMALS
VT · TY 2022
$4K
Brown University
PROVIDE EDUCATION
RI · TY 2022
$3K
Travis Roy Foundation
TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY SURVIVORS
MA · TY 2022
$2K
St Jude Hospital
TO ADVANCE CURES & PREVENTION FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH & TREATMENT
TN · TY 2022
$2K
Westridge School
TO DEVELOP INTELLECTUALLY ADVENTUROUS THINKERS AND COURAGEOUS, COMPASSIONATE LEADERS
CA · TY 2022
$2K
Shore Country Day School
TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION THAT ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO EMBRACE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Raw Art Works
TO IGNITE THE DESIRE TO CREATE AND CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN OUR YOUTH
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Give Kids the World
PROVIDE CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH MAGICAL WEEK-LONG WISH VACATIONS
FL · TY 2022
$1K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.