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The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc

EIN: 542036566

Accepts Applications

Total Assets

$13.4M

Key Financial Metrics (2024)

Total Giving

$633K

Number of Grants

43

Median Grant

$10K

Grant Range

$3K - $63K

Historical Giving Trends

Year	Assets	Total Giving	# Grants	Median Grant
2024	$13.4M	$633K	43	$10K
2023	$13.8M	$712K	57	$10K
2022	$14.4M	$643K	54	$10K
2021	$13.4M	$510K	50	$10K
2020	$13.6M	$498K	51	$10K

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Quick Facts

Location

Return Type

990PF

Most Recent Filing

2024

Annual Expenses

$939K

Giving Rate

4.7% of assets

Application Policy

Accepts Applications

Yes - Open to Applications