2024 Louise R. Lester Foundation Grant Program
The Louise R. Lester Foundation aims to foster positive change within communities and improve the lives of individuals through its philanthropic endeavors. The Foundation's mission is directly aligned with supporting nonprofit religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, or educational organizations, serving as a critical resource for areas of need that are not adequately addressed by existing local charitable communities. This strategic alignment ensures that the Foundation's grants directly contribute to its overarching goal of effecting meaningful societal improvement. The primary beneficiaries of the Foundation's grants are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that fall within its specified areas of support. The Foundation explicitly states that it does not provide financial assistance to individuals, sports teams/events, or political candidates/organizations. The impact goal is to provide resources to underserved areas, thereby strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations to deliver essential services and programs. The Foundation's priorities and focus areas are geographically centered, specifically targeting the Roanoke Valley area of Virginia, the greater Henry County area of Virginia, and the Smith Mountain Lake region of Virginia. Other areas may be considered at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Beyond geography, the Foundation is keen on supporting organizations that demonstrate sound financial planning and solid management practices. This indicates a strategic priority on organizational sustainability and responsible stewardship of funds, reflecting a theory of change that effective management leads to greater impact. Expected outcomes include the enhancement of services provided by nonprofit organizations in the specified regions and the addressing of critical community needs. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the emphasis on sound financial planning and management implies an expectation of efficient and impactful use of funds. The Foundation's strategic priorities are rooted in addressing unmet needs and supporting well-managed organizations, with the understanding that such support will lead to positive and lasting community improvements. The Foundation operates with the understanding that its limited funds mean not all requests can be fulfilled, emphasizing the competitive nature and the high standards for selection based on merit and alignment with its mission and priorities.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
All organizations receiving a grant award must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. Grant Application Guidelines • The requesting organization must be tax-exempt. • The Foundation’s Directors are interested in supporting organizations that engage in sound financial planning and solid management practices. The Foundation reserves the right at any time to request detailed information on the use or financial well-being of any organization to whom funds are granted. • Organizations are only eligible to receive one grant per calendar year. • The Foundation Directors are currently interested in grants to be spent in the Foundation’s geographic areas of interest, which include the Roanoke Valley area of Virginia, the greater Henry County area of Virginia, and the Smith Mountain Lake region of Virginia. Other areas of consideration are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. • Since the Foundation receives funding requests in excess of its funds available for grants, not all or only a portion of the requests received can be approved. A decision not to fund a request does not necessarily reflect on the merits of the applicant or the value of its request.
Geographic Eligibility
Henry County (VA)
Application Opens
August 14, 2024
Application Closes
September 12, 2024
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