Leonard W Hester and Helen L Hester

Gave $76K in 2025

Nevada, Missouri · EIN 43-6478437 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$76K

Organizations funded0

Typical grantUnknown

Total assets$1.3M

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From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

Contact	Joseph Swearingen
Address	PO Box 388, Nevada MO 64772
Phone	(417) 667-3057
Form and materials	Application is in paper form and available online at: http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us/high_school/guidance_services/ scholar_applic_forms.htmonline at
Deadlines	June 15 of each year
Restrictions	This is a need based/limited resources scholarship or loan for students with some farm based income that reside in vernon or Cedar Counties, Missouri. Applicants must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and plan to major in the following fields: medical (doctor, dentist, nurses) education veterinarian minister missionary

Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.

The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($75,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$75,700	9
2024	$61,500	8
2023	$60,000	9

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102691
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6478437
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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