Charles & Joann Lester
Charles & Joann Lester is a private foundation, based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $189.
Charles & Joann Lester at a glance
In short: Charles & Joann Lester gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $7,691
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charles & Joann Lester funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lester Library of Vesper ($500). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles & Joann Lester gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Library of Vesper Vesper, WI | To Meet Operating Needs | $500 |
| Lester Library of Arpin Arpin, WI | To Meet Operating Needs | $500 |
| Lester Library of Nekoosa Nekoosa, WI | To Meet Operating Needs | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,691 | $189 | $2,029 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 | $189 | $446 |
| 2024 | $9,532 | $306 | $2,006 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 | $306 | $533 |
| 2023 | $11,240 | $396 | $1,961 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 | $396 | $611 |
| 2022 | $12,805 | $103 | $2,410 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 | $103 | $713 |
| 2021 | $15,112 | — | $2,290 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 | — | $833 |
| 2020 | $17,402 | $27 | $1,513 | $1,500 | 3 | — | $27 | $922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Joann Lester reported a distributable amount of $446 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles & Joann Lester is led by Chad Kane, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chad Kane
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Lester
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Connie Dorski
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Quinn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joann Lester
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Wolosek
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pete Smart
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles & Joann Lester
How much does Charles & Joann Lester give each year?
Charles & Joann Lester gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is Charles & Joann Lester's typical grant size?
Charles & Joann Lester's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles & Joann Lester give grants?
Charles & Joann Lester gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Charles & Joann Lester give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles & Joann Lester's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Charles & Joann Lester?
Charles & Joann Lester reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $446 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Charles & Joann Lester's EIN?
Charles & Joann Lester's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0553374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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