The Lester Family Foundation
La Jolla, California · EIN 943205279 · Private foundation
The Lester Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $105K in giving and $659K in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 21 grants for The Lester Family Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Lester Family Foundation funds
The Lester Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, substance use & recovery, youth development.
Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsac - St Jude Children's Research Hospital GLOBAL PROGRAM | Memphis, TN | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Stand Together Foundation GENERAL PURPOSE | Baltimore, MD | $500K | 2020 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation GENERAL PURPOSE | Rancho Mirage, CA | $500K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Lester Family Foundation
The Lester Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Lester Family Foundation
- Does The Lester Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Lester Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Lester Family Foundation fund?
- The Lester Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Alsac - St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Stand Together Foundation, Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Lester Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Lester Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $105K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 21 grants.
- Where is The Lester Family Foundation located?
- The Lester Family Foundation is based in La Jolla, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943205279.
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