Lee S Monroe Foundation
Accepts applications
Lee S Monroe Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$160,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $159,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $159,000 | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott Monroe PO Box 365, Hico, TX 76457-0365 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (760) 705-6728 |
| What to submit | Written |
What Lee S Monroe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $105,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ways Foundation | General assistance | $40,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project STEP | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Shelter To Soldier | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| PHLS Assoc Alumni | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Groundswell Community Project | General Assistance | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Monroe
- Leila Monroe
- James Dieckmann
- Warren Magill
Questions people ask
Does Lee S Monroe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lee S Monroe Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lee S Monroe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Monroe (Pres/Director), Leila Monroe (Secr/Treas/Dir), James Dieckmann (Director) and Warren Magill (Director).
What does Lee S Monroe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.