H & H Lee Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
H & H Lee Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $425,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$425,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 50 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 52 | $0 |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 49 | $0 |
How to apply
H & H Lee Charitable Foundation 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 H & H Lee Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 37 | $2.2 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $425,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $185,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $70,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $60,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $40,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation | Support culinary schools education | $425,000 |
| Individual | $270,000 | |
| First Tee of Orange County | Childrens education | $205,000 |
| Individual | Childrens programs | $170,000 |
| My City Life Youth Center | Childrens programs | $150,000 |
| Timberline Lodge | Facility improvements | $135,000 |
| Individual | Theraputic horsemanship program | $125,000 |
| Boys Girls Club San Juan Cap | Childrens programs and care | $100,000 |
| Individual | Work force support | $70,000 |
| Orange County Commun Foundation | Scholarship for avid students | $60,000 |
| Individual | Brain injury equipment | $60,000 |
| Western Center Academy | Childrens education | $60,000 |
| Palomar Conference Center | Housing | $60,000 |
| Uci Public Health Scholarship | Scholarships for public health school | $60,000 |
| Harvest Lahaina Fire Relief | Rebuild hawaii | $60,000 |
| Literacy Park | Education | $60,000 |
| Chino Fire Department | Education | $55,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Library | Education programs for children | $50,000 |
| The Vine 1025 | Fund public radio | $50,000 |
| Age Well Senior Services | Programs and meals for seniors | $50,000 |
| Jaime Jarrin Foundation | Student aid programs | $50,000 |
| Universtiy of Oregon | Student crisis funds | $50,000 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Individual | Theraputic programs for special needs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Job training | $50,000 |
| Comal Heritage Food Inc | Job training | $50,000 |
| Abwe Nursing School | Nurse school africa | $40,000 |
| Individual | Childrens programs | $40,000 |
| Joe Grohman Foundation | Wounded warrior programs | $40,000 |
| Home School Legal Defense | Advocacy for defense for homeschool programs | $40,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | Rescues for animals | $40,000 |
| Preborn | Services | $40,000 |
| Jfedla Wildfire Crisis Fund | Fire relief funds | $40,000 |
| Individual | Childrens programs | $35,000 |
| Individual | $30,000 | |
| Hapi Foundation | Horticulture & food supply | $30,000 |
| Live Action for Human Rights | Human rights programs | $30,000 |
| Veterans Village of SD | Veterans programs | $30,000 |
| Individual | Veterans programs | $30,000 |
| California Pro Life Council | Services | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth S Lorin
- Christopher Read
- Henrietta Dorner
Questions people ask
Does H & H Lee Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H & H Lee Charitable Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs H & H Lee Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth S Lorin (Director), Christopher Read (Director) and Henrietta Dorner (Director).
What does H & H Lee Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.