Lester Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lester Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$20,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $20,000 | 18 | $0 |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
Lester 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 Lester Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 13 | $10,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue for Life Foundation | Continuing Operation | $5,000 |
| Allied Arts | Continuing Operation | $2,500 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Continuing Operation | $2,000 |
| Impact Oklahoma | Continuing Operation | $1,500 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | Continuing Operation | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Arts Insitute Foundation | Continuing Operation | $1,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Continuing Operation | $1,000 |
| Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School | Continuing Operation | $1,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| YMCA Of Greater Oklahoma | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Special Olympics Oklahoma | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Crested Butee Center for the Arts | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Oklahoma School of Science and Math | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Oklahoma Center of Nonprofits | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club OK County | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| CASA of Oklahoma City | Continuing Operation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Mark Lester
- Carol A Lester
Questions people ask
Does Lester Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lester Family Foundation give?
$20,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lester Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Mark Lester (Trustee) and Carol A Lester (Trustee).
What does Lester Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.