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Laster Family Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in CAMDENTON, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Ralph W Laster. It holds total assets of $33K. Annual income is reported at $15K. Total assets have decreased from $273K in 2011 to $45K in 2023. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas. According to available records, Laster Family Charitable Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $87K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $34K in 2020 to $26K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $18K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Kansas, New York, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Laster Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, KS, NY.
Laster Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $87K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $18K.
Laster Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Laster Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CAMDENTON, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$26K
Total Assets
$45K
Fair Market Value
$266K
Net Worth
$45K
Grants Paid
$26K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total: $33K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$87K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Societydonation | Atlanta, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| Aldersgate United Methodist Churchdonation | Lees Summit, MO | $18K | 2023 |
| Heifer Internationaldonation | Little Rock, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| The Smile Traindonation | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Armydonation | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanitydonation | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospitaldonation | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Childrens Mercydonation | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Washburn University FoundationScholarship | Topeka, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| Harvesters Community Food NetworkDonation | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2022 |
| Partridge Community ChurchGeneral Fund | Partridge, KS | $500 | 2022 |
| Emporia State Univ FoundationEndowed Professorship | Emporia, KS | $10K | 2020 |
| Summit Christian AcademyGeneral Fund | Lees Summit, MO | N/A | 2020 |