David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Asheville, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $413,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$413,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $300,525 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $253,500 | 15 | $5.3 million |
| 2023 | $300,525 | 17 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $413,500 | 20 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
David and Terri Kester 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 David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $102,500 |
| New York | 4 | $91,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $35,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable | $40,000 |
| Save the Children | General charitable | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Feeding America | General operations | $30,000 |
| Usfund for UNICEF | General charitable | $25,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | General charitable | $25,000 |
| World Vision Inc | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Clarkson University | General charitable | $21,000 |
| Food for the Poor | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy-Northeast Community | General charitable | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio | General charitable | $7,500 |
| Covenant House | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Kester
- Theresa Kester
- Rachel Anne Kester
- Joseph Andrew Kester
- Michael David Kester
Questions people ask
Does David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc give?
$413,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Kester (President), Theresa Kester (Vice-President), Rachel Anne Kester (Secretary) and Joseph Andrew Kester (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and human services.