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The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc

Roanoke, Virginia  ·  EIN 542036566  ·  Private foundation

Based in Roanoke, Virginia, The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc has awarded $3.2M across 269 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Eastlake Community Church. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$510K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$13.4M
Assets (FY2020)
269
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc funds

The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.

childrenlow-income communitiesolder adultswomen 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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Eastlake Community Church
FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTS
Moneta, VA$75K2022
Frankie Lemmon Foundation
1-2 GRADE EXPANSION
Raleigh, NC$63K2024
Frankie Lemmon Foundation
GRADE 1-2 EXPANSION
Raleigh, NC$63K2023

How to apply for funding from The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc

From The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANT SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWWW.LRLFOUNDATION.ORG.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at lrlfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc

Does The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc fund?
The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Example recipients include Eastlake Community Church, Frankie Lemmon Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc reported $510K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 269 grants.
Where is The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc located?
The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc is based in Roanoke, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 542036566.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.