Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,000 in 160 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$270,000
- Number of grants160
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$536,739
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $265,500 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $265,500 | 1 | $540,278 |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 160 | $536,739 |
How to apply
Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc 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 Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 42 | $65,500 |
| New York | 30 | $54,400 |
| Maryland | 27 | $45,750 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $23,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $14,100 |
| California | 5 | $12,250 |
| Virginia | 9 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $9,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $7,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uconn Foundation - Honors Program Vergano Institute for Inclusion Niec Sur | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $8,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College (Appalachia Students) | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $7,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $6,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $6,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $6,000 |
| Tyree AME Church | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Billy O Smith Scholarship Fund | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Center | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless - MCCH | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Amercian Red Cross - 2K Blood Svcs - 3K Disaster Relief 2023 | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Bread for the City | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $4,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $4,000 |
| Easter Seals Serving DC MD Va | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $3,000 |
| Direct Relief - Ukraine Relief Turkey - Syria Earthquake (2023) | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $3,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| ALS Association | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Environmental and Energy Study Institute | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Technoserve | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Finca International | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Progeria Research Foundation | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Some | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Earthjustice | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Montgomery College Foundation | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| The Carter Center | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra P Ekman
- Robert Ekman
Questions people ask
Does Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc give?
$270,000 in tax year 2024, across 160 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra P Ekman (President/Director) and Robert Ekman (Vice President/Director).
What does Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.