The William And Betty Lester Foundation

Organization Overview

The William And Betty Lester Foundation is located in Whippany, NJ. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. William And Betty Lester Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, William And Betty Lester Foundation generated $193.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $398.0k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, William And Betty Lester Foundation has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $2,417,369. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION IS A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION WHICH MAKES GRANTS TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ, INC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION IS A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION WHICH MADE GRANTS TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ, INC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Howard J Rabner
Secretary/trustee
$0
Gloria G Lester
President/trustee
$0
Max L Kleinman
Trustee
$0
Martin Barber
Trustee
$0
Ellen Goldner
Trustee
$0
Jeffrey J Greenbaum
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $192,990
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $192,990

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The William And Betty Lester Foundation has awarded $363,695 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JEWISH COMMUNITY FDTN OF GREATER METROWEST NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$27,458

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$296,094

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$18,445

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$21,698
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