Funders › VA › The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc › 2023
Grants paid by The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc, tax year 2023
EIN 54-2036566 · Roanoke, VA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
In tax year 2023, The Louise R Lester Foundation Inc (EIN 54-2036566) reported 43 grants paid totaling $633,301. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2023
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Frankie Lemmon Foundation Raleigh, NC | B | $63,000 | paid | GRADE 1-2 EXPANSION | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Renewanation Roanoke, VA | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING MATCH - ALL PROGRAMS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Eastlake Community Church Moneta, VA | U | $50,000 | paid | FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Carilion Foundation Roanoke, VA | U | $30,000 | paid | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CHILDREN | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Agape Center Moneta, VA | C | $30,000 | paid | FACILITY SUPPORT ITEMS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Moneta, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Virginia Western Community College Foundation Roanoke, VA | D | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Healing Strides of Virginia Boones Mill, VA | C | $20,000 | paid | EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Children's Assistive Technology Roanoke, VA | D | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Mill Mountain Zoo Roanoke, VA | C | $17,500 | paid | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Seed Sowers Inc (fruits of Labor) Dawson, WV | U | $15,000 | paid | THE SEEDS PROJECT | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Virginia Institute of Autism Charlottesville, VA | B | $15,000 | paid | PAES CURRICULUM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Habitat for Humanity Franklin Co Rocky Mount, VA | U | $15,000 | paid | PURCHASE NEW BOX TRUCK | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley Salem, VA | B | $15,000 | paid | SUE NUTTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GEN OP | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | God's Pit Crew Danville, VA | B | $15,000 | paid | NEW LIFT TRUCK | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Renick Community Center Renick, WV | B | $14,061 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Made 4 Me Raleigh, NC | U | $10,000 | paid | MAKING ABILITIES POSSIBLE PROJECT | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Feeding America Swva Salem, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATION/FOOD BANK & DISTRIBUTION | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Rx Partnership Richmond, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | GEN OPERATING/ACCESS TO MEDICATION PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | American Advertising Federation of Roanoke Roanoke, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | TWO EPISODES OF BUZZ | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Renovation Alliance Roanoke, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Bradley Free Clinic Roanoke, VA | D | $10,000 | paid | PATIENT FUND | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Roanoke Area Ministries Roanoke, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Da Capo Virginia Martinsville, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | VIVO PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Local Office On Aging Roanoke, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | LOA COMPANION PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Spca of Martinsville Henry Co Martinsville, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Free Clinic of Franklin County Rocky Mount, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Mill Mountain Theater Roanoke, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | YOUNG AUDIENCES PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Roanoke Valley Spca Roanoke, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | SARA JANE & MICKEY SECOND CHANCE FUND/CARE FUND | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Harvest Worship Center Patrick Springs, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | PLAYGROUND | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | St Francis Service Dogs Roanoke, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | FUND THE TRAINING OF A SERVICE DOG | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Depaul Community Resources Roanoke, VA | B | $9,040 | paid | THERAPY TRAINING SUPPLIES | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Greenbrier Co Young Life Lewisburg, WV | U | $7,500 | paid | INTERN PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Virginia Children's Theater Roanoke, VA | U | $7,500 | paid | KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Five Hearts Theraputic Horsemanship Raleigh, NC | D | $7,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Salem Roanoke County Food Pantry Salem, VA | D | $6,500 | paid | SNACK BUDDIES | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Young Life Martinsville Henry Co Martinsville, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | West End Center Roanoke, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | READING AT WEST END CENTER PROGRAM | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | United Way of Martinsville Henry Co Martinsville, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | WARMING CENTER | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | B | $5,000 | paid | DISASTER SUPPORT | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Swva Wildlife Center Roanoke, VA | U | $4,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Esteamed Coffee Cary, NC | B | $3,900 | paid | SPECIAL EVENTS | 202423189349102152 |
| 2023 | Pack-a-Snack Rainelle, WV | D | $3,300 | paid | PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH TAKE HOME WEEKEND FOOD | 202423189349102152 |
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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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