The Louise R Lester Foundation Incorporated
The Robertson Family Foundation website states that The Louise R. Lester Foundation is now the Robertson Family Foundation. The site includes grant information and application guidelines, contact details, and a Roanoke, VA address.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small- to mid-sized community nonprofits based in Virginia (or nearby NC/WV) seeking project or general operating support in line with local priorities (education, food/human services, youth, housing, elder care, community facilities).
Good Fit
- • Located in Roanoke/other communities in Virginia or serving nearby NC/WV communities.
- • Asking for project or operating grants in the foundation’s typical range (several thousand to low six figures, observed max around $63K).
- • Clear, demonstrable local community impact (schools, food programs, shelters, youth services, senior care).
- • Willingness to apply using the foundation’s downloadable form and submit by email to the named contact.
Geography
Observed grants are regionally concentrated: roughly three states are funded but the vast majority of dollars (about 78%) stayed in the foundation's home state of Virginia.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows dozens of independent grantees (39 distinct recipients) and multi-year history includes many more, with a mix of organizations and purposes rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant turnover exists (about half of the latest-year recipients were new) and a public application process with downloadable forms and email submission is posted, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
