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Lee Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Clifton Larson Allen. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $12K. Total assets have decreased from $4.4M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Lee Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $140K in 2020 to $223K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $387K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $300K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Colorado, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$65K
Largest Grant
$225K
Based on 5 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 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, CO.
Lee Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 27 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $300K.
Lee Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lee Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel R Lee | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bonnie A Lee | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David L Lee | DIRECTOR, TREASURER/CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin K Lee | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen W Lee | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door Of HopeTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| CaltechTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Pasadena, CA | $165K | 2023 |
| The J Paul Getty TrustTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Public Media Group Of Southern CaliforniaTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Burbank, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Harbor Day Endowment CorporationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Corona Del Mar, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Performing Arts Center Of Los Angeles CountyBR Children's Festival. | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship UsaTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Madison, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Fractured AtlasTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| South Coast Chinese Cultural AssociationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Irvine, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Academy Of Arts And SciencesTO PROVIDE CURRENT USE SUPPORT FOR THE COMMISSION ON ACCELERATING CLIMATE ACTION. | Cambridge, MA | $300K | 2022 |
| The Huntington Memorial HospitalTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Pasadena, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Luthern Church Of The CrossGateway Seminary School Scholarship. | Arcadia, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project IncTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Jacksonville, FL | $150 | 2022 |
| Flintridge Preparatory SchoolTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | La Canada Flintridge, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Henry E Huntington Library And Art GalleryTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | San Marino, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Augies Quest To Cure Als IncTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND. | Denver, CO | $5K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA