John Lester Foundation is located in Englewood, CO. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (G98) the organization is classified as: Pediatrics, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. John Lester Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, John Lester Foundation generated $106.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT LOCAL PEDIATRIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT LOCAL PEDIATRIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING A CONTRIBUTION TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO TO SUPPORT THEIR PLASTIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE MEANINGFUL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH FACIAL DEFORMITIES IN NEED OF RECONSTRUCTIVE CARE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Connor Lester Executive Director And Pre | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Clayton Lester III Director And Vice Presiden | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Buzz Wiepking Director And Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Erin Lester Director And Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Morey Perlmutter Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Walter Rakowich Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $103,900 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $103,900 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,968 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $106,868 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $41,622 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $550 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,255 |
| Total functional expenses | $51,077 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,416 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $317,945 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $541,361 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $541,361 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $541,361 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Broomfield Pediatrics Inc Westminster, CO | $632,427 | $2,918,299 |
Colorado Institute Of Developmental Pediatrics Inc Englewood, CO | $2,070,480 | $1,666,140 |
Colorado Chapter Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics Englewood, CO | $320,528 | $457,470 |
Elshadai Child Development Organization Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $94,328 | $201,975 |
Nebraska Chapter Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics Omaha, NE | $120,563 | $0 |
American Academy Of Pediatrics Oklahoma City, OK | $142,817 | $0 |
John Lester Foundation Englewood, CO | $541,361 | $106,868 |
New Mexico Pediatric Society & New Albuquerque, NM | $222,659 | $0 |
Live For Levi Foundation Salem, UT | $11,068 | $0 |
Clothed In Compassion Hutchinson, KS | $418 | $18,530 |
Early Childhood Center Inc Omaha, NE | $0 | $0 |