Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Foundation reserves the right at any time to request detailed information on the use or financial well-being of any organization to whom funds are granted.”

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Eligible organizations

  • The greater Henry County area of Virginia

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](http://lrlfoundation.org/grant-requirementfaq/)._
  • The Foundation’s Directors are interested in supporting organizations that engage in sound financial planning and solid management practices
  • The Foundation reserves the right at any time to request detailed information on the use or financial well-being of any organization to whom funds are granted
  • The Foundation Directors are currently interested in grants to be spent in the Foundation’s geographic areas of interest, which include

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The Foundation does not grant financial support to individuals, sport teams/events or political candidates/organizations
  • Not eligible: Building funds
  • Not eligible: Grant commitments extending beyond one year

Overview

Louise R. Lester Foundation Mission

The Louise R. We seek to build effective relationships with grantees through close communication and a willingness to understand the challenges they face.

While focusing on the broader needs of the community, we also strive to identify and support those areas of need not adequately served by local charitable organizations. By connecting resources and providing leadership in those areas of need, we seek to enhance and improve the lives of those we serve.

Areas of Giving

The purpose of The Louise R. Lester Foundation is to support nonprofit religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian or educational organizations. The Foundation is interested in providing resources to areas of need not usually served by the local charitable community.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • All organizations receiving a grant award must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations.
  • The Foundation’s Directors are interested in supporting organizations that engage in sound financial planning and solid management practices. The Foundation reserves the right at any time to request detailed information on the use or financial well-being of any organization to whom funds are granted.
  • The Foundation Directors are currently interested in grants to be spent in the Foundation’s geographic areas of interest, which include
  • the greater Roanoke Valley area of Virginia and
  • the greater Henry County area of Virginia,
  • Other areas served are at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Ineligibility

  • The Foundation does not grant financial support to individuals, sport teams/events or political candidates/organizations.
  • At this time, the Foundation will not consider requests for building funds or grant commitments extending beyond one year.

What Robertson Family Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
44
Total given
$879K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,000–$200K
  • By dollars: Virginia 81%, North Carolina 15%, West Virginia 5%. Top recipient cities: Roanoke, VA; Salem, VA; Moneta, VA.
  • 16% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Eastlake Community Church · Moneta, VA

    Bleachers for football field

    $200K

  • Frankie Lemmon Foundation · Raleigh, NC

    1-3 grade expansion

    $63K

  • Renewanation · Roanoke, VA

    Chuch/family and christian education programs

    $50K

  • SPCA of Martinsville Henry CO · Martinsville, VA

    New van

    $39K

  • Carilion Foundation · Roanoke, VA

    Mental health services children

    $30K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Religious
  • Education
  • Humanities

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