The India Benton Lesser Foundation
Historical FunderSarasota, Florida · EIN 58-2436064 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARTER BATES |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 COTTON AVE, MACON GA 31201 |
| Phone | 4787499921 |
| WWW.THELESSERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST INDICATING NEED FOR AID AND ASSISTANCE. |
| 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
37% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Love Foundation | St Simons Island, GA | General | $15,000 |
| Artists Series | Sarasota, FL | General | $3,600 |
| Solo Parent Society | Franklin, TN | General | $2,000 |
| Children First | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Holiday House Srq | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Se Guide Dogs | Palmetto, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia | Macon, GA | General | $1,200 |
| YMCA of Athens | Athens, GA | General | $1,200 |
| Fl Westcoast Symphony | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000 |
| State College of Florida | Bradenton, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Wesly Glen Ministries | Macon, GA | General | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General | $500 |
| Humane Society | Sarasota, FL | General | $368 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Sarasota, FL | General | $250 |
| SPCA | Sarasota, FL | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,718 | 16 |
| 2024 | $55,760 | 18 |
| 2023 | $38,340 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641639349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2436064
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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