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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- GiveRadar's profile for Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCharles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 680553374. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $306 in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680553374. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc has $306 in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $306 in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $306 is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680553374, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CHARLES AND JOANN LESTER FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc
- What is Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc?
- Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Wisconsin Rapids, United States.
- Who leads Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc?
- Connie Dorski serves as Sec/Tres/Dir.
- Where is Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States.
- What is Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K.
- Is Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Charles and Joann Lester Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680553374.