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FundersMDLester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman › 2018

Grants paid by Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman, tax year 2018

EIN 52-1254096 · Potomac, MD · Form 990-PF, Part XV

In tax year 2018, Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman (EIN 52-1254096) reported 139 grants paid totaling $300,200. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

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Every grant, 2018

Grants reported by Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman for tax year 2018
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2018Doctors Without Borders Medecins Sans Frontieres New York, NYU$15,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018World Food Program USA Washington, DCU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DCU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Bread for the City Washington, DCB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018National Resources Defense Council New York, NYU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018International Rescue Committee New York, NYB$9,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018University of Connecticut Storrs, CTB$6,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Mercy Corps Portland, ORC$6,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DCB$6,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless Rockville, MDB$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MDC$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Environmental Defense Fund New York, NYB$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018American Red Cross Washington, DCU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KYU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Save the Children Fairfield, CTU$4,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Aclu Foundation New York, NYU$4,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Manna Food Center - Montgomery County Gaithersburg, MDU$4,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Ovarian Cancer Research Fund New York, NYC$4,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MDB$4,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Care USA Atlanta, GAU$4,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018American Indian College Fund Denver, COB$4,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Partners in Health Boston, MAU$3,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Operation Homefront San Antonio, TXC$3,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Human Rights Watch New York, NYB$3,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Nami Maryland Arlington, VAU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Global Giving Foundation Washington, DCU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Sierra Club Foundation San Francisco, CAC$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation New York, NYU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Raices Fort Worth, TXC$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Compassion and Choices Denver, COC$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MAB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Als Association Washington, DCU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NYU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Unicef United States Fund New York, NYU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Finca Washington, DCD$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018House of Ruth Maryland Baltimore, MDB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Smithsonian Nmaahc Washington, DCU$2,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Potomac Conservancy Silver Spring, MDC$2,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TNB$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018World Resources Institute Washington, DCB$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SDB$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Amfar New York, NYU$2,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Project Hope Milwood, VAC$2,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Habitat for Humanity Americus, GAU$2,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MAB$2,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Covenant House New York, NYC$2,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Progeria Research Foundation Peabody, MAC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, ILC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Naacp Legal Defense & Education Fund New York, NYU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Joseph Biden Foundation Wilmington, DEU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Easter Seals Silver Spring, MDU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018National Alliance to End Homelessness Washington, DCB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Oxfam America Boston, MAB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Clinton Foundation Little Rock, ARU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Montgomery Hospice Rockville, MDB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Accion International Cambridge, MAU$1,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018So Others Might Eat Washington, DCB$1,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CAC$1,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Cornerstone Montgomery Bethesda, MDC$1,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Mary's Center Washington, DCU$1,600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MDU$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Wilderness Society Washington, DCC$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Mission of Mercy Frederick, MDD$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute & Nz Washington, DCU$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Carter Center Atlanta, GAB$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Woodstock Academy Foundation Woodstock, CTB$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Smithsonian Nmai Washington, DCU$1,400paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VAB$1,200paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Americares - Hurricane Michael Florida & Californi Stamford, CTU$1,150paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018National Wildlife Federation Reston, VAB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018World Vision Tacoma, WAC$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018National Park Foundation Washington, DCB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VAB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Bluegreen Alliance Foundation Minneapolis, MNC$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MDB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Central Union Mission Washington, DCU$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018National Urban League New York, NYC$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Food & Water Watch Washington, DCB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Seed Foundation Washington, DCB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Arc Montgomery County Rockville, MDD$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Charitywater New York, NYU$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Rails to Trails Conservancy Washington, DCB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Environmental and Energy Study Institute Washington, DCB$1,100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Mental Health Association of Montgomery County Rockville, MDU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018House of Ruth DC Washington, DCC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Spread the Vote Los Angeles, CAD$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Crossway Community Kensington, MDB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Alliance for Justice Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Food and Friends Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Sandy Ridge Academy Gaithersburg, MDU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018My Sister's Place Washington, DCC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Arthritis National Research Foundation Long Beach, CAC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Boys and Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GAU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officer's Relief Montgomery Village, MDD$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Purple Heart Homes Statesville, NCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Whitman Walker Health Washington, DCU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Amnesty International USA New York, NYC$900paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Reading Is Fundamental Washington, DCC$850paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Aarp Foundation Washington, DCB$800paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Friends of the Earth Washington, DCB$800paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Salvation Army Washington, DCU$800paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Mpt Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MDB$700paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Weta Arlington, VAB$700paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Wildlife Conservation Society Palm Coast, FLD$700paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Student Conservation Association Arlington, VAC$700paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Wamu Washington, DCU$700paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Volunteers of America Alexandria, VAU$650paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training Baltimore, MDB$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALB$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NYD$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, NMC$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DCB$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Children's Defense Fund Washington, DCB$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Primary Care Coalition Silver Spring, MDU$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Healthcare for the Homeless Inc Baltimore, MDU$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018America's Vetdogs Smithtown, NYD$550paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018International Planned Parenthood Federationwh New York, NYC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018World Wildlife Fund Washington, DCC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Hero Dogs Brookville, MDB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, ALB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Youth Villages Memphis, TNC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Native American Rights Fund Boulder, COB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Yachad Washington, DCU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Jcada Rockville, MDU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Washington Area Fuel Fund Washington, DCC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Aspire Gaithersburg, MDD$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Jssa Rockville, MDU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottsville, VAB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Bethesda, MDC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Bread for the World Institute Washington, DCB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Humane Society of the United States Washington, DCU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Human Rights Campaign Foundation Washington, DCB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Careercatchers Inc Montgomery Village, MDC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary Ramah, NMB$300paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Naacp Baltimore, MDD$300paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Aspca New York, NYU$250paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Rockville, MDC$250paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967
2018The Wilds Powell, OHU$100paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION201921229349101967

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.

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