Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,324 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $28,324. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,324
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$28,324
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,877 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,651 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $76,877 | 5 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $85,324 | 7 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $73,324 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace of Los Gatos Terrace of Los Gatos | Life plan community | $28,324 |
| Hearts & Minds Activity Center Hearts & Minds Activity Center | Dementia adult care support | $27,000 |
| One Step Closer One Step Closer | Kids learning | $10,000 |
| Peo Foundation Peo Foundation | Senior living community | $10,000 |
| Youth on Course Youth on Course | Golf and ed scholarship programs | $5,000 |
| Global Computer Literacy Global Computer Literacy | Computer promotion | $3,000 |
| St Tims Quilters St Tims Quilters | Church | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Grant Beech
Questions people ask
Does Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation give?
$85,324 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Grant Beech (Director).
What does Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.