Lester Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1622433 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$58K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$500
Total assets$164K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
42% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | Continuing Operation | $27,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | Crested Butted, CO | Continuing Operation | $10,000 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Continuing Operation | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Geological Foundation | Edmond, OK | Continuing Operation | $4,500 |
| Allied Arts | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $2,500 |
| Impact Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $1,500 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Continuing Operation | $1,000 |
| Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Arts Insitute Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Troy, MO | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Autism Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Special Olympics Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Crested Butee Center for the Arts | Crested Butted, CO | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Oklahoma School of Science and Math | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | Oklahoma City, OK | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| Oklahoma Center of Nonprofits | Oklahoma CIty, OK | Continuing Operation | $500 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society | Mayrland Heights, MO | Continuing Operation | $300 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Bowie, MD | Continuing Operation | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,600 | 19 |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632539349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1622433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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