Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $139,275 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $69,638 and the largest $99,275. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$139,275
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$69,638
- Largest grant$99,275
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $19,000 the year before.
100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
How to apply
Barbara Lee Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $99,275 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers the State University of NJ | Funding for a research project on women gubernatorial candidates in the 2022 election cycle. | $99,275 |
| Women & Politics Institute at American University | Funding for 2023 and 2024 for gender on the ballot, a nonpartisan project that examines and contextualizes gender dynamics and politics. As the conversation and culture around running for office in the united states evolves, gender on the ballet contributes to the national dialogue on gender and politics through accessible content from experts and practitioners. The foundation, together with the women & politics institute at american university, are founding partners of this project. | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara F Lee
- S Zachary Lee
- Robert S Lee
- David Damroth
- Emily Cashman
- Adrienne Kimmell
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc give?
$139,275 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $69,638.
Who runs Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Barbara F Lee (President), S Zachary Lee (Director), Robert S Lee (Director) and David Damroth (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.