The Ruth L Lee Fund
Accepts applications
The Ruth L Lee Fund is a private foundation in East Weymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,615 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$123,615
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $126,832 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,720 | 8 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $126,832 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $123,615 | 16 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Ruth L Lee Fund 1362 Washington St, East Weymouth, MA 02189 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 331-4767 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | None specified |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $53,725 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,140 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Community Partners | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Smith Campus School | Charitable | $39,825 |
| Uncommon Law | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Embodiment Institute | Charitable ein 93-1803400 | $7,500 |
| Boston Symphone Orchestra | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Celebrity Series | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dykes on Bikes | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Because Black Is Still Beautiful | Charitable ein 87-0743848 | $2,500 |
| Beam | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Children Inc | Charitable ein 54-0761510 | $1,140 |
| Southern Poverty Law | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Finian Summit | Charitable ein 33-3499168 | $500 |
| WGBH | Charitable | $500 |
| Zero to Three | Charitable | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $200 |
| Sha'aray Shalom | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Randy L Comfort
- Matthew Comfort
- Megan Lee Comfort
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth L Lee Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None specified.
How much does The Ruth L Lee Fund give?
$123,615 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Ruth L Lee Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Randy L Comfort (President), Matthew Comfort (Secretary & Treasurer) and Megan Lee Comfort (Vice President).