Lee Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mary Esther, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,300 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $24,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$103,300
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $110,800 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 | $108,600 | 17 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $110,800 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $103,300 | 14 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert E Lee PO Box 1447, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (850) 226-4022 |
| What to submit | Application should be submitted in letter form |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be 501(c)(3) organization. |
What Lee Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $90,300 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One More Child | Offerings | $24,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Offerings | $14,000 |
| Opportunity Place Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Okaloosa County | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Sharing and Caring of Okaloosa County | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Fresh Start for Children & Families | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Journey Church | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Okaloosawalton County Florida | Christmas project cheer | $6,000 |
| Pioneers-Usa | Dejan and michelle azdajic - support for moving expenses | $5,000 |
| Impact Racing Ministries | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Daystar Counseling | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Chase draws for vanderbilt university | $1,000 |
| Partners for Madagascar Corp | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Florosa Baptist Church | Operational support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Lee
- Nancy Lee
- Laura Lee-Anderson
- Helen Ashley
- Jamie Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Lee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lee Foundation Inc give?
$103,300 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Lee Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert E Lee (President), Nancy Lee (Board Member), Laura Lee-Anderson (Board Member) and Helen Ashley (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lee Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.