Farmer Lee Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Farmer Lee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Athens, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,950 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28,950
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$1,836
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $30,950 the year before.
18% 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 | $30,950 | 36 | $22,642 |
| 2024 | $28,950 | 34 | $1,836 |
How to apply
Farmer Lee Foundation Inc 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 Farmer Lee Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,500 |
| Georgia | 7 | $4,750 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $1,600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | Hunger and disaster relief | $3,000 |
| Town of Highlands | Donation for playground | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | International humanitarian organizat | $2,000 |
| International Friendship Center | Highlands food pantry | $2,000 |
| Finca International | Poverty alleviation | $1,000 |
| First Nation Development | Assists native americans | $1,000 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting | Produce and and distribute tv | $1,000 |
| Grace Cavary Episcopal Church | Community church | $1,000 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | Protect natural resources | $1,000 |
| Highlands Community Child Developme | Childcare and holistic education | $1,000 |
| Nacoochee Presbyterian Church | Community church | $1,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | To end childhood hunger in the us | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Provides cleft and palate repair | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Civil rights advocacy legal group | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Children's health research facility | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | To protect and manage app. Trail | $500 |
| ASPCA | Animal shelter | $500 |
| Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Compassionate care for animals | $500 |
| Charles Smithgall Humane Society | Animal adoption center | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Philanthropy | $500 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | Environmental research and education | $500 |
| Highlands Community Fund | Supporting local needs | $500 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake | To provide care for sick people | $500 |
| Hunger Task Force | Anti-hunger publci policy | $500 |
| Mercy Ships | International humanitarian organizat | $500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Advocacy for environmental policies | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Provives reproductie healthcare | $500 |
| Stewpot | Community service | $500 |
| The Fathers House International | Ministry | $500 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute | Environmental conservation | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Philanthropic organization | $500 |
| Snca | Cultural center | $250 |
| The Lion Habitat Ranch | Animal sanctuary | $100 |
| Tiger Haven | Animal sanctuary | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Bell
- John Bell
- Alan Zielinski
- Brooks Woodruff
- Leslie Bell
Questions people ask
Does Farmer Lee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farmer Lee Foundation Inc give?
$28,950 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Farmer Lee Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Bell (Director), John Bell (Director), Alan Zielinski (Trustee) and Brooks Woodruff (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Farmer Lee Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and international.