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FundersMDLester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman › 2020

Grants paid by Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman, tax year 2020

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

In tax year 2020, Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman (EIN 52-1254096) reported 163 grants paid totaling $345,275. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

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Every grant, 2020

Grants reported by Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman for tax year 2020
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2020Feeding America Chicago, ILB$12,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Doctors Without Borders Medecins Sans Frontieres New York, NYU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Givedirectly Inc New York, NYB$9,500paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless Rockville, MDB$8,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MDB$7,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Bread for the City Washington, DCB$7,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MDC$7,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Partners in Health Boston, MAU$6,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020University of Connecticut Storrs, CTB$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020The Global Giving Foundation Washington, DCU$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Manna Food Center - Montgomery County Gaithersburg, MDU$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DCB$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KYU$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020International Rescue Committee New York, NYB$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Mercy Corps Portland, ORB$6,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020National Resources Defense Council New York, NYU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DCU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Sierra Club Foundation San Francisco, CAC$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020American Red Cross Washington, DCU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Unicef United States Fund New York, NYU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Environmental Defense Fund New York, NYB$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Aclu Foundation New York, NYU$4,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Nami Maryland Arlington, VAU$4,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Care USA Atlanta, GAU$4,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Operation Homefront San Antonio, TXB$3,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SDB$3,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation New York, NYU$3,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Easter Seals Silver Spring, MDU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020So Others Might Eat Washington, DCB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Finca Washington, DCD$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NYU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TNB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Technoserve Arlington, VAB$3,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Save the Children Fairfield, CTU$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Direct Relief - Covid-19 Aid Santa Barbara, CAD$3,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Ovarian Cancer Research Fund New York, NYC$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Oxfam America Boston, MAB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020National Alliance to End Homelessness Washington, DCB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MAB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020World Resources Institute Washington, DCB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MAB$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020American Indian College Fund Denver, COB$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Montgomery College Foundation Rockville, MDB$2,500paidSupport of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Crossway Community Kensington, MDB$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020American Nurses Foundation Saint Louis, MOU$2,500paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020The Woodstock Academy Foundation Woodstock, CTB$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Cornerstone Montgomery Bethesda, MDC$2,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Raices Fort Worth, TXC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020National Park Foundation Washington, DCB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020The Salvation Army Washington, DCU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Potomac Conservancy Silver Spring, MDC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020United Negro College Fund Washington, DCB$2,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, NMC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Montgomery Hospice Rockville, MDB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Human Rights Watch New York, NYB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Environmental and Energy Study Institute Washington, DCB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Amfar New York, NYU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020World Food Program USA Washington, DCU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020National Urban League New York, NYC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Progeria Research Foundation Peabody, MAC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Children's Defense Fund Washington, DCB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Covenant House New York, NYC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Naacp Legal Defense & Education Fund New York, NYU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Habitat for Humanity Americus, GAU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, ALB$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Clinton Foundation Little Rock, ARU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Mary's Center Washington, DCU$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, ILC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Compassion and Choices Denver, COC$2,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Mission of Mercy Frederick, MDD$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020National Wildlife Federation Reston, VAB$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020World Vision Tacoma, WAC$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Als Association Washington, DCU$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020The Carter Center Atlanta, GAB$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MDU$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Project Als New York, NYU$1,500paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Project Hope Milwood, VAC$1,500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020House of Ruth Maryland Baltimore, MDB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Purple Heart Homes Statesville, NCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Mpt Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MDB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020The Seed Foundation Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Boys and Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GAU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Sandy Ridge Academy Gaithersburg, MDU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Food & Water Watch Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Heart to Heart International Lenexa, KSB$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020The Wilderness Society Washington, DCC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Native American Rights Fund Boulder, COB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Amazon Conservation Association Washington, DCC$1,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Waterkeeper Alliance New York, NYB$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020House of Ruth DC Washington, DCC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training Baltimore, MDB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Nourish Now Rockville, MDC$1,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Navajo Nation Office of the Controller Window Rock, AZU$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VAB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute & Nz Washington, DCU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Weta Arlington, VAB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Alliance for Justice Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Central Union Mission Washington, DCU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Gaithersburg Help Gaithersburg, MDB$1,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Smithsonian Nmaahc Washington, DCU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Rails to Trails Conservancy Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CAC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Amnesty International USA New York, NYC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Wamu Washington, DCU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Arthritis National Research Foundation Long Beach, CAC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020La Clnica del Pueblo Hyattsville, MDU$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Bluegreen Alliance Foundation Minneapolis, MNC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Washington Area Fuel Fund Washington, DCC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Wildlife Conservation Society Palm Coast, FLD$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Charitywater New York, NYU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Ocean Conservancy Washington, DCB$1,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020America's Vetdogs Smithtown, NYD$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Green America Washington, DCB$1,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Friends of the Earth Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020The Arc Montgomery County Rockville, MDD$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Martha's Table Washington, DCC$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020National Council for Behavioral Health Washington, DCB$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020International Planned Parenthood Federationwh New York, NYC$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Mental Health Association of Montgomery County Rockville, MDU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Mattapoisett, MAB$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Aarp Foundation Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Whitman Walker Health Washington, DCU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Bread for the World Institute Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (elaw) Eugene, ORC$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Society for Science & the Public Washington, DCB$1,000paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Meals On Wheels Inc Arlington, VAC$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Smithsonian Nmai Washington, DCU$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Food and Friends Washington, DCB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Share Our Strength (no Kid Hungry) Washington, DCD$1,000paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MDB$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Spread the Vote Los Angeles, CAD$1,000paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Animal Legal Defense Fund Cotati, CAC$700paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NYD$700paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Healthcare for the Homeless Inc Baltimore, MDU$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALB$600paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Jlg-Rica Welfare Fund Rockville, MDU$500paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020World Wildlife Fund Washington, DCC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Ferst Readers Madison, GAB$500paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Accion International Cambridge, MAU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Jcada Rockville, MDU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Bethesda, MDC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Human Rights Campaign Foundation Washington, DCB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020My Sister's Place Washington, DCC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Rockville, MDC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Careercatchers Inc Montgomery Village, MDC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Youth Villages Memphis, TNC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Volunteers of America Alexandria, VAU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Hero Dogs Brookville, MDB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VAB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OKC$500paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Jssa Rockville, MDU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Yachad Washington, DCU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Madre New York, NYC$500paidSupport of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Naacp Baltimore, MDD$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020The Humane Society of the United States Washington, DCU$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary Ramah, NMB$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Student Conservation Association Arlington, VAC$500paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Aspca New York, NYU$250paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Primary Care Coalition Silver Spring, MDU$200paidSUPPORT OF SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION202111769349100706
2020Tenement Museum New York, NYU$125paidSupport for Sec.501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706
2020Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UTB$100paidSupport of Sec 501(C)(3) Organization202111769349100706

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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.

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