Hester Family Foundation

EIN 88-4350044 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$200K Funds in NV, CA, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hester Family Foundation based in DE paid 3 grants totaling $600K to 3 organizations across 3 states. Its largest recipients included SAGE RIDGE SCHOOL, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, and THE JOE TORRE SAFE AT HOME FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,743,090
Giving (latest yr)
$600,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$200K
Recipients
3
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Sage Ridge School$200,000
  • Stanford University$200,000
  • The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation$200,000

Where grants went

  • Nevada$200,000 · 1 grant
  • California$200,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$200,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

Sage Ridge School
Reno, NV
Educational
$200,000
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Educational
$200,000
The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation
New York, NY
Healing Services and Education
$200,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hester Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Hester Family Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $600K.

Recent recipients include SAGE RIDGE SCHOOL, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, THE JOE TORRE SAFE AT HOME FOUNDATION. The full grant list is on this page.

Hester Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Hester Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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