Private foundation · EIN 77-0457314 · Los Gatos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $85K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$85K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Terrace of Los Gatos Terrace of Los GatosLos Gatos, CALife plan community$28K
Hearts & Minds Activity Center Hearts & Minds Activity CenterSan Jose, CADementia adult care support$27K
One Step Closer One Step CloserMorgan Hill, CAKids learning$10K
Peo Foundation Peo FoundationDes Moines, IASenior living community$10K
Youth on Course Youth on CourseSan Jose, CAGolf and ed scholarship programs$5,000
Global Computer Literacy Global Computer LiteracySunnyvale, CAComputer promotion$3,000
St Tims Quilters St Tims QuiltersTarpon Springs, FLChurch$2,000

By state: California 5 · Iowa 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Gatos, California, administered in care of Harold G Hester, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $85K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Harold Grant Hester and Patricia Marie Hester Family Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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