The Richard and Clare Lesser Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyJupiter, Florida · EIN 04-6961280 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$354K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral's Cove Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Admiral's Cove Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | Oak Bluffs, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Barnert Temple | Franklin Lakes, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Farm Neck Foundation Inc | Oak Bluffs, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jewish Heritage Center | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Shriner's Children's | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $353,750 | 19 |
| 2024 | $147,800 | 15 |
| 2023 | $271,900 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6961280
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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