Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund
Preselected recipients only
Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund is a private foundation in Rome, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $9,000. 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$27,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $75,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $49,500 | 3 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $27,000 | 3 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund 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 Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $18,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Methodist Children's Home | Operating | $9,000 |
| Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries | Operating | $9,000 |
| Thornwell | Operating | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon Lee Hight II
- Charles A Hight Jr
- Wright W Smith
- Anita B Lowden
- Gordon Lee Hight III
Questions people ask
Does Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund give?
$27,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon Lee Hight II (Chairman), Charles A Hight Jr (Trustee-), Wright W Smith (Trustee-) and Anita B Lowden (Trustee-) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gordon Lee Orphanage Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.