Laster Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laster Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Camdenton, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,550 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$21,550
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$278,855
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,500 | 9 | $266,401 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 10 | $274,588 |
| 2025 | $21,550 | 11 | $278,855 |
How to apply
Laster Family Charitable 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 Laster Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3 | $11,500 |
| Missouri | 4 | $7,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist | charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Harvesters Comm Food Network | public charity | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | donation | $2,000 |
| Flourish | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | donation | $1,000 |
| The Smile Train | donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | donation | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | donation | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Kansas City | donation | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | donation | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph W Laster
- Jerri S Laster
Questions people ask
Does Laster Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laster Family Charitable Foundation give?
$21,550 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Laster Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ralph W Laster (Trustee) and Jerri S Laster (Trustee).
What does Laster Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.