Also known as: Louise R Lester Foundation · Louise Lester Foundation · Lester Foundation · The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 542036566) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
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In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Louise R Lester Foundation reported 38 grants totaling $631,540 to 38 organizations across 3 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $63,000 to Frankie Lemmon Foundation.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Frankie Lemmon Foundation | RALEIGH, NC | $63,000 |
| Eastlake Community Church | MONETA, VA | $50,000 |
| Ymca of Virginia's Blue Ridge | ROANOKE, VA | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Swva | ROANOKE, VA | $32,300 |
| Agape Center | MONETA, VA | $29,240 |
| Gods PIT Crew | DANVILLE, VA | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | ROANOKE, VA | $20,000 |
| Virginia Western Community College | ROANOKE, VA | $20,000 |
| Southern Area Agency on Aging | MARTINSVILLE, VA | $18,000 |
| Feeding American Swva | SALEM, VA | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Franklin Co | ROCKY MOUNT, VA | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Roanoke Valley | ROANOKE, VA | $15,000 |
| Healing Strides of Virginia | BOONES MILL, VA | $15,000 |
| Roanoke Valley Spca | ROANOKE, VA | $15,000 |
| Seed Sowers Inc (fruits of Labor) | MEADOW BRIDGE, WV | $15,000 |
| Spca of Martinsville Henry Co | MARTINSVILLE, VA | $15,000 |
| Renick Community Center | RENICK, WV | $12,500 |
| American Adverting Federation of Roanoke | ROANOKE, VA | $10,000 |
| Beafourt Co Community College Foundation | WASHINGTON, NC | $10,000 |
| Free Clinic of Franklin County | ROCKY MOUNT, VA | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle of VA | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 |
| Lovable Services | ROANOKE, VA | $10,000 |
| Made 4 ME | RALEIGH, NC | $10,000 |
| Mill Mountain Theater | ROANOKE, VA | $10,000 |
| Mill Mountain ZOO | ROANOKE, VA | $10,000 |
| RX Partnership | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 |
| ST Francis Service Dogs | ROANOKE, VA | $10,000 |
| Esteamed Coffee | CARY, NC | $8,000 |
| Free Roanoke | ROANOKE, VA | $7,500 |
| Greenbrier Co Young Life | LEWISBURG, WV | $7,500 |
| Five Hearts Theraputic Horsemanship | RALEIGH, NC | $7,000 |
| Salem Roanoke County Food Pantry | SALEM, VA | $6,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Swva | ROANOKE, VA | $5,000 |
| God's PIT Crew | DANVILLE, VA | $5,000 |
| Samartians' Purse | BOONE, NC | $5,000 |
| Virginia Childrens Theater | ROANOKE, VA | $5,000 |
| Young Life Martinsville Henry Co | MARTINSVILLE, VA | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
