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Lee S Monroe Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Scott Monroe. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $702K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Lee S Monroe Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $502K, with a median grant of $14K. The foundation has distributed between $152K and $191K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $191K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Hawaii. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$19K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 6 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 S Monroe Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, HI.
Lee S Monroe Foundation has distributed a total of $502K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Lee S Monroe Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (814766653) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Lee S Monroe Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Monroe | Pres/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leila Monroe | Secr/Treas/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Dieckmann | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Warren Magill | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$163K
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
$159K
Contributions
$30K
Net Investment Income
$142K
Distribution Amount
$148K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$502K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding San DiegoGeneral Assistance | San Diego, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Support The Enlisted Project StepGeneral Assistance | San Diego, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Seabury Hall ScholarshipsGeneral Assistance | Makawao, HI | $17K | 2023 |
| Shelter To SoldierGeneral Assistance | Oceanside, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Living Coast DiscoveryGeneral Assistance | Chula Vista, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Phls Assoc AlumniGeneral Assistance | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dan Hernandez Youth FoundationGeneral Assistance | Cerritos, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lions Tigers BearsGeneral Assistance | Alpine, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ocean Discovery InstituteGeneral Assistance | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Groundswell Community ProjectGeneral Assistance | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Prevent Drowning FoundationGeneral assistance | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Walter Monk ScholarshipGeneral assistance | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Storytellers Of San DiegoGeneral Assistance | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2021 |
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