The Lee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.5 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $692,204 and the largest $692,204. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.5 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$692,204
- Largest grant$692,204
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $25,000 the year before.
100% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25,000 | 1 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
The Lee Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $3.5 million |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Debra and Dean Fitchner Family Charitable Fund | General purpose | $692,204 |
| The Dana Lee Giving Fund | General purpose | $692,204 |
| CBM Giving Fund | General purpose | $692,204 |
| Marianne and Douglas Lee Charitable Fund | General purpose | $692,204 |
| The Charles and Ilda Lee Charitable Fund | General purpose | $692,204 |
| Silvermine Arts Center | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Salesmanship Club of Dallas | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Second Congregational Church | General purpose | $14,094 |
| GCDS Advancement | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ilda G Lee
- Douglas Lee
- Dawn Lee Smith
- Dana Lee
- Debra Lee Fichtner
- Daryn Lee
Questions people ask
Does The Lee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lee Family Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2023, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $692,204.
Who runs The Lee Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Ilda G Lee (President/Director), Douglas Lee (Vice-President/Treasurer/Director), Dawn Lee Smith (Secretary/Director) and Dana Lee (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.