Lee Ohana Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lee Ohana Foundation is a private foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,423 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $28,000. 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$104,423
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $129,386 the year before.
30% 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 | $132,400 | 21 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $129,386 | 15 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $104,423 | 11 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Lee Ohana 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 Ohana Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $53,500 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $25,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $13,390 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,009 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,024 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dupage Foundation | Supporting community non-profits | $28,000 |
| Tulane University | Lee family scholarship fund-law | $25,000 |
| Penn State Ifcthon | To fund cancer research | $13,390 |
| Augustana College | Augustana fund: area of greatest nee | $10,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Gen'l fund: further work of church | $5,500 |
| Kesem Foundation | Summer camp for kids/parents w/cance | $4,009 |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS | Support people w/ AIDS, COVID, etc. | $3,500 |
| We Are Moving the Needle | Reshaping the future/recording ind | $3,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Parkinson research | $1,024 |
| Tulane University | Tulane law fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael S Lee
Questions people ask
Does Lee Ohana Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee Ohana Foundation give?
$104,423 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Lee Ohana Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael S Lee (President).
What does Lee Ohana Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.