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Lee Foundation is a private corporation based in BATON ROUGE, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Robert E Lee. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $689K. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $5.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. Funding is distributed across 7 states, including Texas, Louisiana, California. According to available records, Lee Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $166K, with a median grant of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Texas, California, which account for 50% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
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.
Lee Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, TX, CA.
Lee Foundation has distributed a total of $166K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Lee Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lee Foundation is headquartered in BATON ROUGE, LA. While based in LA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H Lee | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$166K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Cry Ministry SocietyGENERAL FUND | Radford, VA | $50K | 2021 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL FUND | Boone, NC | $25K | 2021 |
| Grace To You MinistryGENERAL FUND | Panoramo City, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Istrouma Baptist ChurchGENERAL FUND | Baton Rouge, LA | $15K | 2021 |
| Ligonier MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Stanford, FL | $15K | 2021 |
| Onepassion MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Caring To Love MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Baton Rouge, LA | $10K | 2021 |
| Central Ave Baptist ChurchGENERAL FUND | Round Rock, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Agape Pregnancy Resource CenterGENERAL FUND | Round Rock, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| Huntsman Cancer InstituteGENERAL FUND | Salt Lake City, UT | $500 | 2021 |
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