Quick Summary
Name: Louise R Lester Foundation Inc (now operating as Robertson Family Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $633,301 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $500 - $75,000 |
| Average Grant | $14,728 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Spring and Fall cycles) |
Contact Details
Website: https://lrlfoundation.org (redirects to https://www.therobertsonfamilyfoundation.org)
Phone: (540) 595-7876
Address: Roanoke, VA 24018
Geographic Focus
- Greater Roanoke Valley area, Virginia
- Smith Mountain Lake area, Virginia
- Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (Special Needs Community)
- Historical giving also includes West Virginia and Idaho
Funding Priorities
- Religious organizations
- Scientific organizations
- Literary programs
- Humanitarian causes
- Educational organizations
- Scholarship programs
- Wildlife conservation
- Facility improvements
- Warming centers
- General operating support
- Focus on areas of need not usually served by local charitable community
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Sport teams/events
- Political candidates/organizations
- Building funds (capital campaigns)
- Grant commitments extending beyond one year
- Organizations outside their specified geographic areas
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities under section 509(a)(1)
Application Method
Applications accepted through online process with two annual cycles:
- Spring cycle: Opens February 12, applications due March 17 at 9:00 AM
- Fall cycle: Opens August 6, applications due September 8 at 9:00 AM
Funding decisions made within 6 weeks after cycle closes. Organizations may only receive one grant per calendar year. Application information available on website.
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