Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$797,659
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,000 the year before.
86% 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 | $30,000 | 6 | $705,501 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 5 | $741,389 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 7 | $797,659 |
How to apply
| Contact | Grantadminstrationwellsfargo Com 100 N Main ST MAC D4001-117, Winston Salem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 234-1999 |
| What to submit | Application form found online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundations |
| Deadlines | September 1st |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organization with interests in higher education, arts, and literary endeavors |
What Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 | $27,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Ministries | General operating | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Carolina Youth Symphony | General operating | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Center Partners | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greenville Civic Chorale Association | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cancer for College | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1st.
How much does Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.