Hester Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 51-0189743 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$123K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnostic Institute | Long Beach, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | Support | $12,780 |
| Hoover Institute | Stanford, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Decorative Arts Society | Newport Beach, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Oc | Irvine, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tustin | Tustin, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | Long Beach, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Corazon de Vida Foundation | Irvine, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,780 | 9 |
| 2024 | $60,878 | 11 |
| 2023 | $64,420 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349102672
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0189743
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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