The Lester Napier Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 47-1573526 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$167K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$24K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
92% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $25,000 |
| Midcoast Maine Community Action | Bath, ME | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $15,000 |
| Second Servings Houston | Houston, TX | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $15,000 |
| Target Hunger | Houston, TX | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $15,000 |
| Bath Area Food Bank | Bath, ME | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $10,000 |
| Big Sunday | Los Angeles, CA | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $10,000 |
| Undies for Everyone | Houston, TX | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $10,000 |
| Vita Nova | West Palm Beach, FL | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $7,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach | Boynton Beach, FL | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $7,000 |
| Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley | Billings, MT | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $7,000 |
| Center for Child Counseling | Palm Beach Garden, FL | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $7,000 |
| YWCA of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $7,000 |
| Home Safe | Lake Worth, FL | Grants are made for specific charitable purposes consistent with the purpose of this organization | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $209,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349102018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1573526
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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