David and Terri Kester Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAsheville, North Carolina · EIN 81-3808376 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$414K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$21,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General charitable | $40,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General charitable | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General operations | $30,000 |
| Usfund for Unicef | New York, NY | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | General charitable | $25,000 |
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Asheville, NC | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | Asheville, NC | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY | General charitable | $21,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy-Northeast Community | Cumberland, RI | General charitable | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc | Raleigh, NC | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio | Asheville, NC | General charitable | $7,500 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | General charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $413,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $300,525 | 17 |
| 2022 | $253,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3808376
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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