Lester E Foster & Phyllis M Foster Foundation
Historical FunderHampton, Connecticut · EIN 81-0630150 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LESTER FOSTER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 716 PUDDING HILL RD, HAMPTON CT 06247 |
| Phone | 8604559892 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakour Music Institute | Amherst, MA | General financial assistance | $50,000 |
| Eastern Connecticut State Univ | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $10,000 |
| Willimantic Renaissance | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $6,000 |
| Willimantic VFW Post 1724 | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Hartford, CT | General financial assistance | $5,000 |
| Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz | Hartford, CT | General financial assistance | $5,000 |
| Horizons Inc - Golf Tournament | South Windham, CT | General financial assistance | $3,500 |
| Windham Hospital Golf Cla | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $3,000 |
| Ct Audubon Society | Fairfield, CT | General financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Temple Bnai Israel | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $1,200 |
| Soroptimist International | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Escu Foundation Inc | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Thread City Hop Fest | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Jolly Johns Keep You Truckin | North Windham, CT | General financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Windham Hospital Foundation | Willimantic, CT | General financial assistance | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,950 | 15 |
| 2024 | $83,035 | 14 |
| 2023 | $172,650 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641189349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0630150
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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