Lester G Wauful is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $2K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$61K
+1825.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+1825.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lester G Wauful reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Lester G Wauful
Based on IRS filings
Lester G Wauful is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $2K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $51,455 | $60,600 |
| Revenue | $2,141 | $-1,157 | $12,523 |
| Expenses | $61,534 | $7,994 | $3,614 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $61,107 | $7,254 | $3,078 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,749 | $613 | $11,971 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,749 | $2,871 | $3,287 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Holland Patent Free Library Association ($60,953).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLAND PATENT FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HOLLAND PATENT, NY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $60,953 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $261 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester G Wauful?
Lester G Wauful is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Lester G Wauful operate?
Lester G Wauful has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Lester G Wauful award?
In 2023, Lester G Wauful awarded 1 grants totaling $61K — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lester G Wauful required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Lester G Wauful reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lester G Wauful's EIN?
Lester G Wauful's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-6014942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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