The Louise R. Lester Foundation Grant

Overview

Louise R. Lester Foundation Mission

The Louise R. Lester Foundation seeks to effect positive change in the communities and lives of the people who are served through our philanthropic support. 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

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* 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.