Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$23,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$475,084
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $23,600 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,000 | 23 | $428,526 |
| 2024 | $23,600 | 22 | $447,082 |
| 2025 | $23,500 | 21 | $475,084 |
How to apply
Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust 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 Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 | $14,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Bacot McCarty Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| United Way of Jackson County | Donation | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Donation | $1,000 |
| Casa | Donation | $1,000 |
| Feeding the Gulf Coast | Donation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $1,000 |
| Home of Grace | Donation | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Ms | Donation | $1,000 |
| NAMI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $500 |
| Easter Seals | Donation | $500 |
| Marine Corp Heritage Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | Donation | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Donation | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Donation | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jimmie F Lee
Questions people ask
Does Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust give?
$23,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jimmie F Lee (Trustee).
What does Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and youth programs.