THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC
https://LRLFOUNDATION.ORG
$13.5M
Total Assets (2018)
N/A
Total Giving (2018)
139
Grants on File (2018–2024)
N/A
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BJ ROBERTSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
5405957876
Deadlines
GRANT SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWWW.LRLFOUNDATION.ORG.
How to Apply
INFORMATION ON THE LOUISE R. LESTER FOUNDATION, INC.'S GRANT PROCESS IS LOCATED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.LRLFOUNDATION.ORG.
Restrictions
GUIDELINES ON GRANT RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.LRLFOUNDATION.ORG.
Financial Trends 2022 data appears limited (dashed line) because the IRS transitioned its e-filing system that year and only published 2 months of XML archives.
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $13.5M | $1.0M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $17.2M | $635K | N/A |
| 2022 | $712K | $14.3M | $479K | 57 |
| 2023 | N/A | $15.0M | $513K | N/A |
| 2024 | N/A | $15.3M | $891K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 139 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$10K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$18K
Maximum
$75K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| B J ROBERTSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $101K |
| ELAINE R ZOPP | PRESIDENT | — |
| BARRY ROBERTSON | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| SUZANNE R JONES | DIRECTOR | — |
| LAURA B ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| LINDSEY A COLEY | SECRETARY | — |
| J LEE OSBORNE | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (139 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTLAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH | MONETA, VA | $75,000 | FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTS | 2022 |
| FRANKIE LEMMON FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | $63,000 | GRADE 1-2 EXPANSION | 2023 |
| FRANKIE LEMMON FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | $63,000 | 1-2 GRADE EXPANSION | 2024 |
| EASTLAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH | MONETA, VA | $50,000 | BASEBALL FIELD FENCING | 2024 |
| RENEWANATION | ROANOKE, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING MATCH - ALL PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| RENEW A NATION | ROANOKE, VA | $50,000 | BOOK AND DEBATE TRAINING PRODUCTION | 2024 |
| YMCA OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE | ROANOKE, VA | $50,000 | NAMING RIGHTS FOR NEW YMCA | 2024 |
| EASTLAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH | MONETA, VA | $50,000 | FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTS | 2023 |
| FRANKIE LEMMON FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | $35,000 | MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AV UPGRADES | 2022 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SWVA | ROANOKE, VA | $32,300 | PLAYROOM RENOVATIONS | 2024 |
| AGAPE CENTER | MONETA, VA | $30,000 | FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS PROJECTS | 2022 |
| CARILION FOUNDATION | ROANOKE, VA | $30,000 | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CHILDREN | 2023 |
| BEAFOURT CO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, NC | $30,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND/ENDOWMENT | 2022 |
| AGAPE CENTER | MONETA, VA | $30,000 | FACILITY SUPPORT ITEMS | 2023 |
| AGAPE CENTER | MONETA, VA | $29,240 | FACILITY SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | MONETA, VA | $25,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2023 |
| SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | MONETA, VA | $25,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| RENEWANATION | ROANOKE, VA | $25,000 | NEW SCHOOL START UP | 2022 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ROANOKE VALLEY | ROANOKE, VA | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO | ROANOKE, VA | $25,000 | ZOO CHO PROJECT | 2022 |
| HEALING STRIDES OF VIRGINIA | BOONES MILL, VA | $20,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES AND MENTAL HEALTH PILOT PROGRAM FOR SEXUAL ABUSE | 2022 |
| GREENBRIER COUNTY YOUTH CAMP | FRANKFORD, VA | $20,000 | TWO PORTABLE STORAGE SHEDS | 2022 |
| VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | ROANOKE, VA | $20,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2023 |
| VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | ROANOKE, VA | $20,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FRANKLIN CO | ROCKY MOUNT, VA | $20,000 | AGING IN PLACE HOME REPAIRS | 2022 |