Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Gatos, California · EIN 77-0457314 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$85K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $27,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace of Los Gatos Terrace of Los Gatos | Los Gatos, CA | Life plan community | $28,324 |
| Hearts & Minds Activity Center Hearts & Minds Activity Center | San Jose, CA | Dementia adult care support | $27,000 |
| One Step Closer One Step Closer | Morgan Hill, CA | Kids learning | $10,000 |
| Peo Foundation Peo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Senior living community | $10,000 |
| Youth on Course Youth on Course | San Jose, CA | Golf and ed scholarship programs | $5,000 |
| Global Computer Literacy Global Computer Literacy | Sunnyvale, CA | Computer promotion | $3,000 |
| St Tims Quilters St Tims Quilters | Tarpon Springs, FL | Church | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,324 | 7 |
| 2024 | $76,877 | 5 |
| 2023 | $78,651 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640649349100629
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0457314
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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