Foundation profile
The Monica Lester Charitable Trust
Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA
Invitation only Has $273k left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
16
Total given (last 3 years)
$600k
Median grant
$10k
Range
$5k – $150k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Hospital · 49%Specialty hospital · 20%Private grantmaking foundation · 16%Jewish organization · 5%Scholarships and student aid · 3%
States
CaliforniaNew YorkTennesseeIllinois
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