Lee Charities Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lee Charities Inc is a private foundation in Orange Beach, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,440 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,440
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$114,380
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $14,120 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 1 | $5,862 |
| 2024 | $14,120 | 8 | $96,673 |
| 2025 | $8,440 | 13 | $114,380 |
How to apply
Lee Charities Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lee Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12 | $7,440 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of South Al | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rotary Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Lighthouse | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mobile Baykeepers | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hope Bag Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Orange Beach City Schools | Charitable | $500 |
| Imp Jesucristo Es El Camino | Charitable | $500 |
| Turkey Take Out | Charitable | $500 |
| YMCA Foley | Charitable | $250 |
| Baldwin County Forensics Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| South Baldwin Literacy Council | Charitable | $200 |
| Alabama Credit Union | Charitable | $140 |
| The Rotary Youth Club | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David T Lee
- Mitchell E Lee
- Ellen S Lee
Questions people ask
Does Lee Charities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee Charities Inc give?
$8,440 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lee Charities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David T Lee (President/Treasurer), Mitchell E Lee (Vice President) and Ellen S Lee (Secretary).
What does Lee Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.