Roger and Clarissa Lee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roger and Clarissa Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $315,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$315,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.6 million | 5 | $13.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 8 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $315,000 | 8 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Roger and Clarissa 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 Roger and Clarissa Lee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $140,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holderness School | Education funding | $100,000 |
| Riekes Center | Education funding | $75,000 |
| Enneagram Prison Project | Education funding | $30,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Education funding | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Education funding | $25,000 |
| The Taft School | Education funding | $25,000 |
| Yale | Education funding | $25,000 |
| Menlo Antheron High School | Education funding | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger H Lee
- Clarissa H Lee
Questions people ask
Does Roger and Clarissa Lee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roger and Clarissa Lee Family Foundation give?
$315,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Roger and Clarissa Lee Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roger H Lee (President) and Clarissa H Lee (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Roger and Clarissa Lee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.