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Lee Family Foundation is a private trust based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is David Lee. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $567K. Total assets have grown from $234K in 2011 to $5.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Lee Family Foundation has made 134 grants totaling $604K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $267K in 2022 to $337K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $20K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 78 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 54 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.
Lee Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 134 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, TX.
Lee Family Foundation has distributed a total of $604K across 134 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $20K.
Lee Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lee Family Foundation is headquartered in LAKE BLUFF, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin L Lee | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David R Lee | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$339K
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.9M
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
$337K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$163K
Distribution Amount
$282K
Total Grants
134
Total Giving
$604K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
78
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyUNRESTRICTED | East Troy, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| A Safe PlaceUNRESTRICTED | Zion, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankUNRESTRICTED | Geneva, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Mainstay Therapeutic FarmUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Convention Of States FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| St Peter The Apostle ChurchschoolUNRESTRICTED | East Troy, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Alano Club Of WaukeganUNRESTRICTED | Waukegan, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardensUNRESTRICTED | Glencoe, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Edwards Ymca CampUNRESTRICTED | East Troy, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Cradle FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| GlasaUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity-Lake CountyUNRESTRICTED | Waukegan, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| St Sabina AcademyUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Lake CountyUNRESTRICTED | Gurnee, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Shelly'S Angels Saving StraysUNRESTRICTED | Cookeville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Lake County HavenUNRESTRICTED | Libertyville, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Wings ProgramUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp One StepUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse CenterUNRESTRICTED | Gurnee, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| The Heritage FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Deerfield, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Hillsdale, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsUNRESTRICTED | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Great LakesUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Rainforest TrustUNRESTRICTED | Warrenton, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Rescue MissionUNRESTRICTED | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Action Partnership Of LcUNRESTRICTED | Waukegan, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Nau Mock Trial ClubUNRESTRICTED | Flagstaff, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Prager University FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Sherman Oaks, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Glenview, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Keeping Families CoveredUNRESTRICTED | Waukegan, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Stepping Stone NetworkUNRESTRICTED | Grayslake, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Center On HalsteadUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Mukwonago Food PantryUNRESTRICTED | Mukwonago, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Little Hero'S LeagueUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Active MindsUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Reading PowerUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Shedd AquariumUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Neuroscience Research FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Bloomington, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Children'S FundUNRESTRICTED | Indianapolis, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Lake Bluff ParksUNRESTRICTED | Lake Bluff, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Bravo WaukeganUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Lake Bluff LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Lake Bluff, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| East Troy Railroad Museum IncUNRESTRICTED | East Troy, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Mothers Trust FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Paws ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Croya FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Bernie'S Book BankUNRESTRICTED | Lake Bluff, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children'S Hospital Of ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Alliance For ExcellenceUNRESTRICTED | Lake Bluff, IL | $3K | 2023 |