Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $507,900 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $125,000. 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$507,900
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $418,840 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $360,925 | 19 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $418,840 | 35 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $507,900 | 42 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Daniel R and Karen Kales 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 Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $369,550 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $70,000 |
| California | 8 | $29,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 4 | $5,050 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Support general operations | $125,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Support general operations | $70,000 |
| American Friends-Magen David | Support general operations | $60,000 |
| The Ark | Support general operations | $50,000 |
| Am Shalom | Support general operations | $30,200 |
| Israel Dogs for the Blind | Support general operations | $18,000 |
| Providence Farm Community Foundation | Support general operations | $18,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Center | Support general operations | $15,000 |
| Paws for Peoria | Support general operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area | Support general operations | $13,500 |
| Glencoe Public Safety Fund | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High School | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Chicago | Support general operations | $7,500 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Family Service of Glencoe | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children Center | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Camp for All Kids | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Idf | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory Foundation | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Glencoe | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Find Food Bank | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Glencoe Library | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Nourishing Hope | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| PCD Foundation | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Support general operations | $1,500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Family Action Network | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| South Side Blooms | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Higgy Bears | Support general operations | $500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Support general operations | $500 |
| RCCS | Support general operations | $500 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | Support general operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen K Lee
- Sarna L Goldenberg
- Jessica L Guten
Questions people ask
Does Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation give?
$507,900 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen K Lee (President), Sarna L Goldenberg (Vice President/Treasurer) and Jessica L Guten (Secretary).
What does Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.