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CHARLES & JOANN LESTER

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 680553374

The Charles & Joann Lester Foundation, based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, supports educational projects in Wisconsin with a focus on local cities, managed by a volunteer board with modest financial resources.

Overview

About CHARLES & JOANN LESTER

The Charles & Joann Lester Foundation is a small philanthropic organization based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, with a focus on supporting educational initiatives. The foundation has assets totaling $11,240 and reported expenses of $1,961 against a revenue of $396. It primarily funds projects in the state of Wisconsin, specifically in the cities of Arpin, Nekoosa, and Vesper. The foundation is managed by a board of directors, including Chad Kane (President/Director), Connie Dorski (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), and several other directors, all of whom work on a voluntary basis without compensation. Despite its modest financial size, the foundation is committed to making a positive impact in its local community through educational support.

Focus Areas

Education

Geographic Focus

WI
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Key Statistics
Total Assets $11K
Total Awarded This Year $2K
Average Grant Size $500
Total Grants (Previous Year) 678
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$11,240

in 2024, compared to $12,805 in 2023

Annual Grants
$1,500

3 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF VESPERTO MEET OPERATING NEEDS6550 VIRGINIA STREET VESPER, WI US2022
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF ARPINTO MEET OPERATING NEEDS8091 COUNTY E ARPIN, WI US2022
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF NEKOOSATO MEET OPERATING NEEDS100 PARK STREET NEKOOSA, WI US2022
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF VESPERTO MEET OPERATING NEEDS6550 VIRGINIA STREET VESPER, WI US2023
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF ARPINTO MEET OPERATING NEEDS8091 COUNTY E ARPIN, WI US2023
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF NEKOOSATO MEET OPERATING NEEDS100 PARK STREET NEKOOSA, WI US2023
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF VESPERTO MEET OPERATING NEEDS6550 VIRGINIA STREET VESPER, WI US2024
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF ARPINTO MEET OPERATING NEEDS8091 COUNTY E ARPIN, WI US2024
$500LESTER LIBRARY OF NEKOOSATO MEET OPERATING NEEDS100 PARK STREET NEKOOSA, WI US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
CK
CHAD KANE
PRES/DIR$02022
CD
CONNIE DORSKI
SEC/TRES/DIR$02022
PS
PETE SMART
DIRECTOR$02022
JQ
JAMES QUINN
DIRECTOR$02022
CL
CHARLES LESTER
DIRECTOR$02022
JL
JOANN LESTER
DIRECTOR$02022
MW
MARY WOLOSEK
DIRECTOR$02022
CK
CHAD KANE
PRES/DIR$02023
CD
CONNIE DORSKI
SEC/TRES/DIR$02023
PS
PETE SMART
DIRECTOR$02023
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025