W Lester Brooks Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 56-6060695 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MRS CARTER B MACBAIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1911 CASSAMIA PL, CHARLOTTE NC 28211 |
| Phone | 7043347271 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE OTHER THAN APPROVED BY IRS |
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
20% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Concern | Portland, OR | Humanity for homeless individuals | $16,500 |
| Myers Park Presbyterian Church | Charlotte, NC | For community needs & building fund | $12,500 |
| Religious Community Service | New Bern, NC | Provide food, clothing, and shelter | $8,000 |
| Edison High School | Portland, OR | Education for diverse students | $5,000 |
| New Bern Historical Society | New Bern, NC | Conservation/Sharing history | $4,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, TN | Support sorority education fund | $3,500 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | For community needs | $3,000 |
| Tried by Fire Inc | New Bern, NC | Help women find hope and healing during difficult times | $3,000 |
| Coastal Women's Shelter | New Bern, NC | Support for victims of domestic and family violence | $3,000 |
| Colonial Capital Humane Society | New Bern, NC | Rescue and provide care for abused, abandoned, and stray animals | $3,000 |
| Self Enhancement Inc | Portland, OR | Underserved youth and families | $2,000 |
| Linville Foundation Inc | Linville, NC | Provides college, graduate, and vocational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Augustine Literacy Project | Charlotte, NC | Improve reading, writing, and spelling skills in under-resourced communities | $2,000 |
| Meck Co Boy Scouts of America | Charlotte, NC | Fellowship - youth leadership | $1,500 |
| Summit School | Winston Salem, NC | Support school education goals | $1,500 |
| Nc State Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Provides financial assistance to various colleges within nc state university, the libraries, and other university connected functions | $1,500 |
| Mountaineers Athletic Fund | Boone, NC | Supports student-athletes across 17 asu intercollegiate sports | $1,500 |
| Theater in the Park | Raleigh, NC | Arts for community outreach | $1,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - School of Educati | Chapel Hill, NC | Education scholarships | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Winston Salem, NC | For community needs | $1,000 |
| Joe Martin Als Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Provide home care and other services for those living with als | $1,000 |
| Community Building Initiative | Charlotte, NC | Humanity - affordable housing | $500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fund | New York, NY | Advance the world's most promising research to end breast cancer | $500 |
| Samaritan Ministries | Winston Salem, NC | Provide food, shelter, and hope through christian service | $500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($33,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $54,500 | 23 |
| 2021 | $54,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602159349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6060695
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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