Lee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fernandina Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$46,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,500 the year before.
70% 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 | $33,500 | 8 | $419,346 |
| 2024 | $34,500 | 11 | $0 |
| 2025 | $46,500 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
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.
What Lee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $28,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Take Stock in Children | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Theatre Q Asbury | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Amelia Museum of History | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Just in Time Foundation | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara Cty CA | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| MPN Research Foundation | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Girls Inc | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Florida Theater Performing Arts | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Jasmyn | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Rotary Club of Fernandina Charitabl | Charitable donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Lee
- Regina R Lee
- Jason D Lee
- David E Lee
- Katherine M Lee
Questions people ask
Does Lee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee Family Foundation give?
$46,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Lee (Trustee), Regina R Lee (Trustee), Jason D Lee (Trustee) and David E Lee (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.